It’s simple. Pork is nature’s candy. We love to cook it and to eat it, and suspect you feel the same.  Every bit of the pig offers a tasty cut, and we appreciate them all, from pork chops to racks of ribs and beyond.

So here are 5 recipes for pork that will inspire you to heat up the stove and get cooking. Use our outstanding Berkshire pork for best results.

Because, schnitzel. We love the crunchy crust and in all honestly, there is some pounding involved. It’s a wonderful release for stress. The recipe is here.

This is an Amanda Freitag recipe. We love the way she cuts her pork chops double size. And she called this “pork on pork,” so you know that’s insanely good. Plus, we have a video of her making this dish with Ariane.

Loving the pork loin. This jewel-like creation – which includes bacon – will feed 12 or more people, so it’s ideal for a big party or holiday.

We had to include this stew, not only because it combines prunes, which are perfect with pork, but because it’s a hearty meal for a wintry dinner. And it’s just so comforting.

What is it about pork and fruit? It always works.  And this simple Lucinda Scala Quinn recipe for pork chops with apples demonstrates the successful partnership admirably.

This one is a bonus – recipe number 6! You need a smoker for this Doug Psaltis recipe, but who doesn’t love a pulled pork sandwich?  No smoker? Find a friend with one and work on this worthy project together.