Ground Pork Recipe
This Ground Pork Recipe is a quick, easy, and delicious way to bring homemade Asian-inspired comfort to your dinner table, with just the right amount of spicy kick to warm you up on busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork (93% lean)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced about 1 cup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ginger paste)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce (Sriracha works too)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- Optional garnishes: toasted sesame seeds, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Heat your skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add a teaspoon of neutral oil (canola or avocado). Let it get hot.
- Crumble in the ground pork. Use a spatula to break it up; cook until no longer pink and it starts to brown—about 5–6 minutes. You want little crispy bits forming.
- Push the pork to one side, add the diced onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir and cook until the onion softens, about 2 minutes. You’ll smell that ginger-garlic combo—so good!
- Stir everything together, then pour in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili garlic sauce. Keep mixing for another 1–2 minutes until the sauce clings to every bit of pork.
- Drizzle sesame oil over the top, sprinkle in black pepper, and give it one last toss. Turn off the heat and let it rest for a minute to let flavors meld. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For a lower-sodium twist, choose low-sodium soy sauce or swap in coconut aminos. If you’re short on time, grab pre-minced garlic and ginger from the produce aisle. Experiment with garlic chili crisp for added crunch and heat.
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