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North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Pork Pepper Stew

Schweinepfeffer

Strongly seasoned German meat stew from the Rhineland with marinated pork in a spiced sauce thickened with pig's blood.

Chile

Pork Ribs

Costillar de cerdo

Pork ribs, often grilled or roasted, served with pebre and salads, a staple of Chilean asados, tender and flavorful.

Lithuania

Pork Ribs with Sauerkraut

Šonkauliai su kopūstais

Smoked pork ribs braised with sauerkraut, a rich traditional Lithuanian main.

Croatia

Pork Rinds

Čvarci

Čvarci are crisp bits of rendered pork fat and skin, eaten as a savoury snack and used in Croatian and neighboring Balkan cooking.

Bavaria, Germany

Pork Roast

Schweinebraten

Traditional Bavarian pork roast typically prepared for Sunday lunch, served with gravy, dumplings, and sauerkraut.

Estonia

Pork Roast with Sauerkraut

Seapraad hapukapsaga

Roast pork served with braised sauerkraut, a classic Estonian Christmas and winter combination.

United States

Pork Roll (Taylor Ham)

A New Jersey breakfast meat of spiced, formed pork — known as Taylor Ham up north, Pork Roll down south.

Sweden

Pork Sausage

Fläskkorv

Swedish pork sausage, traditionally sold raw, often served during Christmas and special occasions.

Busan, South Korea

Pork Soup with Rice

돼지국밥

A Busan specialty of milky pork bone broth served over rice, with tender pork slices, a rich and hearty comfort food.

South Korea

Pork Spine Soup

감자탕

A hearty soup made with pork spine bones, potatoes, and sesame leaves in a spicy, rich broth, a popular hangover cure.

Martinique

Pork Stew

Porc Touffé

Pork stew, slowly simmered; a Martinican Creole dish; pork cooked in its own juices with spices and vegetables; the porc touffé that is a Martinican comfort food.

United States

Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

An Indiana icon: a pounded, breaded, fried pork tenderloin that overhangs the bun by inches.

Macao

Pork with Balichao and Tamarind

Porco Balichão Tamarinho

Macanese pork with balichao and tamarind; pork cooked with balichao (fermented shrimp paste) and tamarind; a fusion of Portuguese, Chinese, and Southeast Asian flavors; sour, savory, and complex; the pork that is a Macanese fusion classic.

Sweden

Pork with Onion Sauce

Fläsk med löksås

Pan-fried pork served with a creamy onion sauce, a simple but beloved Swedish everyday dish.

Andorra

Pork-Stuffed Morel Mushrooms

Moixernons farcits de porc

Pork-stuffed morel mushrooms; morels are difficult to find and highly prized for their aroma and flavor; morel mushrooms stuffed with pork and cooked; a delicacy of the Pyrenean kitchen; reflects the tradition of mushroom foraging; found at traditional restaurants in mushroom season; the stuffed morels of Andorra; a rare and prized dish.

Alentejo, Portugal

Porquinho doce

Porquinho doce is a Portuguese sweet from Alentejo, shaped as a candy and finished with its characteristic sugar, nut, or egg filling.

United Kingdom

Porridge

Leiteoige

Pinhead or rolled oats simmered with water and salt and stirred until thick, eaten with milk, cream or a little sugar.

Northern Portugal, Macao

Port Wine

Vinho do Porto

Fortified wine from the Douro Valley, ranging from ruby to tawny and vintage.

Ireland

Porter Cake

Cáca pórtair

An Irish rich fruit cake with stout, spices, and dried fruits, a festive and tea classic

Greece

Portokalopita

Πορτοκαλόπιτα

Greek orange pie: a phyllo-and-orange cake soaked in orange syrup, moist and fragrant. A modern café and home dessert, sweet and citrusy, a national favorite, served with ice cream.

Macao

Portuguese Chicken

Galinha à Portuguesa

Macanese coconut-curry chicken; chicken cooked in a coconut milk and curry sauce; softer and creamier than African chicken; a Macanese fusion dish; served with rice or potatoes; the Portuguese chicken that is a Macanese comfort classic.

Portugal

Portuguese Chicken Gizzards

Moelas

Moelas are Portuguese chicken gizzards braised until tender in a savoury wine-and-tomato sauce, a common tasca petisco.

Portugal

Portuguese Octopus Salad

Salada de polvo

Salada de polvo is Portuguese octopus salad with tender boiled tentacles, onion, parsley, olive oil, and vinegar served chilled.

Portugal

Portuguese Rice Pudding

Arroz Doce

Creamy cinnamon-scented rice pudding, a beloved Portuguese dessert.

Portugal

Portuguese Sponge Cake

Pão de Ló

Pão de Ló is a Portuguese sponge cake with a light crumb and, in some regional forms, a soft or partly molten centre.

Macao

Portuguese-Style Fried Clams

Amêijoas fritas

Portuguese-style fried clams; clams fried with olive oil and boiled with white wine, garlic sauce, and lemon juice; boasts the unique taste of clams and flavor of olive oil; infused with the aroma of wine; closer to fried clam soup than a stir-fry; the clams that are a Macau Portuguese classic.

Upper Carniola, Slovenia

Posmodula

Posmodula is a Kranj-area snack of baked dough topped with a savoury cheese or crackling mixture.

United States

Possum Pie

A Missouri dessert of layered chocolate and cream cheese in a crust — named for playing possum, not the animal.

Northern Portugal, Portugal

Posta Mirandesa

Posta Mirandesa is a Portuguese meat dish from Trás-os-Montes, cooked with local seasoning until the defining cut is tender and well browned.

Bogotá, Colombia

Postre de Natas

A Bogotá dessert of milk skins (natas) folded into a sweet egg-yolk syrup with raisins and rum. A labor-intensive Holy Week classic of the highlands.

United States

Pot Roast

A chuck roast braised low and slow with onions and root vegetables until falling apart.

France

Pot-au-Feu

Slowly boiled beef and vegetables, served as broth then meat and vegetables.

Atlantic Canada, Canada

Pot-en-Pot

An Acadian meat pie layered with pork, chicken, and vegetables under a flaky crust.

Burkina Faso

Potash

Potasse

Alkaline salt extracted from plant ash; used to tenderize tough cuts, reduce gas in beans, and as a key ingredient in sauces and bean dishes; the traditional Burkinabè seasoning.

Mulgimaa, Estonia

Potato and Barley Porridge

Mulgipuder

UNESCO-listed mashed potato and barley porridge from Mulgimaa, often with bacon and onions, the ultimate comfort food.

Belarus

Potato Babka

Бабка бульбяная

Grated raw potato bound with egg, onion and cubes of pork fat, baked in a deep dish until the top sets into a dark crust and the inside stays custardy.