Best Pork Dishes in Chicago
37 restaurants compared
Top 5 Pork Dishes in Chicago (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 37 restaurants:
- Gumbo Ya-Ya at Big Jones, $16.00 (Andersonville)
- Taco de Guisado at Don Pedro Carnitas, $3.50 (Pilsen)
- House-Made Charcuterie Plate at Moody Tongue Brewing Company, $18.00 (South Loop)
- Spicy Buffalo Ribs at The Gage, $18.00 (Loop)
- Sausage Links (Hot Links) at Honey 1 BBQ, $13.99 (Bronzeville)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 37 Pork Dishes
Gumbo Ya-Ya
Big Jones$16.00
Dark Cajun roux, housemade sausage, chicken, and pork in a spiced broth.
Taco de Guisado
Don Pedro Carnitas$3.50
Slow-stewed meat in a seasoned sauce, served Monday-Friday only.
House-Made Charcuterie Plate
Moody Tongue Brewing Company$18.00
Cured and charcuterie meats produced in-house or from local producers.
Spicy Buffalo Ribs
The Gage$18.00
House ribs with spicy buffalo sauce and balsamic BBQ finish.
Sausage Links (Hot Links)
Honey 1 BBQ$13.99
Smoked sausage with a spicy kick and a hickory char.
Housemade Charcuterie Board
The Publican$26.00
Selection of house-cured and smoked meats, seasonal vegetables, and bread.
Pulled Pork
Smoque BBQ$11.00
Tender, smoky pork shoulder served warm, pairs well with the house sauces.
Chicharrones
Don Pedro Carnitas$4.00
Fried pork rinds, lightly salted and served fresh.
Nose-to-Tail Charcuterie
The Bristol$26.00
House-cured and prepared meats and offal arranged on a board.
Whole Roasted Suckling Pig
The Publican$600.00
Whole roasted suckling pig with seasonal sides and sauce, family-style service.
Bucket of Tips
Lem's Bar-B-Q$30.00
Large-format rib tips order for sharing or serious appetite.
Slab of Ribs
Lem's Bar-B-Q$25.00
A full slab of spareribs smoked over charcoal.
Flat Iron Steak with Braised Iberico Pork Belly
ESMÉPrecisely cooked beef with cured Spanish pork belly.
Hot Links
Lem's Bar-B-Q$9.75
Smoked sausage with spice and char.
Pupusas with Cochinita Pibil
AtelierThick corn tortillas filled with slow-cooked Yucatecan pork and local supporting vegetables.
Taco de Chorizo
La Chaparrita Taqueria$10.99
Fresh chorizo with onion and cilantro on housemade broth-dipped tortilla.
House Poutine
The Gage$16.00
Hand-cut fries with cider-braised pork shoulder, pork gravy, and cheese curds.
Stewed Pork Shank
Longman & Eagle$19.00
Slow-braised pork shank with root vegetables and rich sauce.
Carnitas by the Pound
Don Pedro Carnitas$11.99
Slow-cooked pork shoulder served by the pound with a choice of meat ratio.
Small Rib Tips
Lem's Bar-B-Q$12.25
The cut that made Chicago barbecue famous, smoked until they shred.
Burger with Bacon and Egg
Au Cheval$16.00
The signature burger topped with thick-cut peppered bacon and a sunny-side-up fried egg.
Large Rib Tips
Lem's Bar-B-Q$14.75
A bigger portion of the signature tips with the same vinegary smoke.
Rib Tips
Honey 1 BBQ$14.99
Hickory-smoked short rib ends with the restaurant's signature honey-forward sauce.
Akahoshi Miso Ramen
Akahoshi Ramen$30.00
Sapporo-style miso broth with homemade crinkly noodles, pork chashu, beansprouts, and lard.
St. Louis Style Ribs
Smoque BBQ$13.00
Memphis-style dry rub ribs, smoked over oak and applewood until tender.
Milk-Braised Pork Shoulder
The Purple Pig$22.00
Slow-braised pork shoulder in milk with vegetables and aromatics, served with mashed potatoes.
Pork Shank
Tzuco$48.00
Braised in pineapple vinegar, cinnamon, and guajillo peppers, wrapped in banana leaves.
Ragù alla Napoletana
Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio$32.00
Generous platter with tomato-braised pork shank, soppressata meatballs, and hand-rolled fusilli.
Crispy Pig Ears
The Purple Pig$14.00
Fried pig ears with kale, egg yolk, and pickled banana peppers.
Taco de Pastor
La Chaparrita Taqueria$10.99
Marinated pork cooked on a vertical spit with pineapple, onion, and cilantro.
Tlacoyo de Cochinita Pibil
Xocome Antojeria$10.99
Griddled masa oval topped with slow-braised pork, crema, salsa, and fresh vegetables.
Rib Platter
Honey 1 BBQ$17.99
Full slab of hickory-smoked ribs served with fries and slaw.
Street Tacos (Al Pastor)
Federales$4.00
Traditional al pastor tacos with marinated pork, onion, cilantro, and lime.
Tantanmen (Soupless)
Akahoshi Ramen$28.00
Soupless ramen with spicy Sichuan peppercorn broth, extra-thick noodles, ground pork, and sesame.
Pork Sandwich with Rapini and Giardiniera
Reno$14.00
Slow-roasted pork on a bagel with rapini, giardiniera, peperoncini, bagel crumbs, and marinara.
Rigatoni Carbonara
Reno$14.00
Fresh rigatoni with pancetta, guanciale, bone marrow, and egg yolk.
Tamarind Glazed Pork Taco
Antique Taco$9.00
Adobo-rubbed, tamarind-glazed pork with bacon, spinach, avocado, and queso.