Pork

Pork is one of the most underrated weeknight proteins – which is wild, considering how versatile it is. It can go sweet, savoury, sticky, crispy, shredded, stir-fried or straight into the freezer for later. It’s the dinner equivalent of a multitasker that actually delivers – and it usually costs less than chicken or beef.

These recipes are designed to work hard for you. Think Spring Roll Bowls, which give you all the flavour of a takeaway without deep-frying (or leaving the house). Stir-fried Pork and Green Beans is for nights when you’ve got 20 minutes and zero energy. Slow-cooked Sticky Pork Belly is there for when you want to impress, but also can’t be bothered to babysit the stove. And of course, my Easy Sweet and Sour Pork, which brings the perfect balance of tangy and saucy – no packet sauce in sight.

You’ll even find a few special-occasion keepers, like The Best Glazed Ham, which truly lives up to its name (and has saved many a festive meal from being aggressively dry).

Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just trying to stretch one lonely packet of sausages, pork has you covered – and these recipes prove it.