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Best Pork Dishes in New Orleans
6 restaurants compared
Price range: $5.50 – $32.00
Avg recommendation: 88%
Top 5 Pork Dishes in New Orleans (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 6 restaurants:
- Pickled Eggs with Pork Rinds at Cochon Butcher, $5.50 (Warehouse District)
- Shrimp and Pork Banh Mi at Dong Phuong, $7.50 (New Orleans East)
- Chili-Dusted Cracklings with Steen's Cane Syrup at Cochon, $8.00 (Warehouse District)
- Pappardelle Bolognese at Sylvain, $18.00 (French Quarter)
- Cochon de Lait Po'Boy at Cochon Butcher, $12.50 (Warehouse District)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 6 Pork Dishes
#1
Pickled Eggs with Pork Rinds
Cochon ButcherWarehouse District·$
$5.50
Boiled eggs fermented in spiced vinegar, served with crispy housemade pork rinds.
Tip: Grab these while waiting for your sandwich order. They're affordable, satisfying, and pair well with a cold beer.
#2
Shrimp and Pork Banh Mi
Dong PhuongNew Orleans East·$
$7.50
Fried shrimp and pork with pickled vegetables on fresh bread.
Tip: Heavier than the chicken version — good if you want a filling lunch that lasts until dinner.
#3
Chili-Dusted Cracklings with Steen's Cane Syrup
CochonWarehouse District·$$$
$8.00
Crispy rendered pork fat dusted with chili powder, served with a sweet cane syrup dipping sauce.
Tip: Order this as a bar snack while waiting for a table. It's the perfect accompaniment to a bourbon or cocktail.
#4
Pappardelle Bolognese
SylvainFrench Quarter·$$
$18.00
Wide ribbon pasta with a meat ragù sauce.
Tip: If you want something warm and substantial but lighter than fried options, the pappardelle is a good choice. The ragù is rich and satisfying.
#5
Cochon de Lait Po'Boy
Cochon ButcherWarehouse District·$
$12.50
Roasted suckling pig on French bread with pickled onions and housemade mayo.
Tip: If you're torn between this and the muffuletta, order one of each and share. Both are excellent, just different.
#688% recommend
Cochon de Lait with Turnips and Cabbage
CochonWarehouse District·$$$
$32.00
Roasted suckling pig with braised turnips, cabbage, and crispy cracklins.
Tip: This is rich and satisfying as a shared centerpiece. Pair with lighter starters to balance the meal.