Ground Pork Recipe
This Ground Pork Recipe takes a humble pantry staple and turns it into an easy, delicious, quick, and comforting homemade dinner bursting with Asian-inspired flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork 93% lean Smithfield or Kirkland brand
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or avocado oil for a neutral flavor
- 1 small onion finely chopped (white or yellow)
- 3 cloves garlic minced (fresh always wins over jarred)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated (substitute ½ tsp ground ginger in a pinch)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce Lee Kum Kee brand adds great depth
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce Sriracha works, too—adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil adds a nutty finish
- 2 green onions sliced on a bias (for freshness and color)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (for a glossy finish)
- Optional garnish toasted sesame seeds, cilantro leaves, or lime wedges
Instructions
- Place a large nonstick or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. When the oil shimmers, you’re ready.
- Add ground pork, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until no pink remains and you see golden bits forming—around 5–7 minutes. (Pro tip: let it sit for 30 seconds between stirs to develop more caramelization.)
- Push pork to one side, add a dash more oil if needed, then toss in onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir for 2 minutes until fragrant—your kitchen should smell like a street-food stall in Hanoi.
- Stir in soy sauce, hoisin, and chili garlic sauce. Let it bubble for a minute so flavors meld.
- Pour in the cornstarch slurry, stir until the sauce coats every morsel. Drizzle sesame oil, sprinkle green onions, and give it one last toss. Remove from heat.
- Spoon over steamed rice, tuck into taco shells for a fusion twist, or pile onto lettuce cups for a low-carb treat.
Notes
• If you can find local, pasture-raised pork, the flavor and texture really shine through. Let the pork sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for more even browning.
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