21 Must-Make Ground Pork Recipes To Add To Your Arsenal (2024)

Try out something new with these 21 Crazy Delicious Ground Pork Recipes! Everything from pizzas, burgers to meatloaves, soups, spring rolls, and more. Whether it’s a dinner, a lunch, or a party you are lookingfor an appetizer for, everything is here!

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In myprevious post I told you that even though I’m a meat lover, usually only chicken, turkey, and beef can be found in my fridge. While that’s entirely true talking about my food choices, this statement has also some lie in it. I totally forgot that MY fridge is actually OUR fridge and it belongs to my hubby too, ha! Well, at least a part of it. A smaller part.

With that being said, other kinds of meat also make it into our kitchen. Lamb, pork, sometimes even duck orgoose. However pork is the most popular choice because it’s crazy cheap where I live(sometimes Lithuania is called a country of pork) and it’s used in the majority of the national Lithuanian dishes. My hubby really loves it, especially in the ground form. While I myself am not too much of a fan, lean ground pork is quite delicious so I often share a meal with my hubby (it’s easier than making a separate dinner for myself).

Lately, though, I am kinda sick and tired of the same ground pork recipes over and over. If I am making a sacrifice for my husbandcooking with ground pork, at least I get to choose the recipe! Fair enough, right? Yesterday I browsed through like a hundred of various food blogs and picked the best (in my opinion) ideas to put into practice.

In this list you’ll find everything from burgers to spring rolls, meatloaves, soups, pies, and more! Believe me, there is nothing better than cooking and trying out a new delicious dish!

1. Pork Burgers With BBQ Sauce

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Who doesn’t love a juicy burger? Ground pork patties withbacon mixed ingenerously slathered withthe sweet and sour barbecue sauce!

Recipe by:Yummy Addiction

2. Pork Chili With Bok Choy

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This is a great bowl of healthy chili. It’s spicy and refreshing at the same time. The bok choy is an amazing addition! Touchdown!

Recipe by:There’s a Cook In My Kitchen

3. The Godfather Meatball Sub

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The ultimate meatball sub with giant meatballs, smothered in sauce and cheese, in a toasted ciabatta bun with pesto sauce. A meatball sub worthy of The Godfather!

Recipe by:Jo Cooks

4. Pork Sticky Rice Balls With Quick Tteokbokki Sauce

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These sticky rice balls featuring ground pork and served with an outstandingTteokbokki sauce are spicy, tangy, and sweet!

Recipe by:Lady And Pups

5. Pork Empanadas

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These so called Pork Empanadas better known as Kibinaiin my countryhave a thin, melt-in-your-mouth crust and a delicious filling made of pork, leek, onion, dill and parsley!

Recipe by:Yummy Addiction

6. Easy Ground Pork Stir Fry

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One large frying pan, half and hour of your time and this amazing ground pork stir-fry packed with mushrooms and veggies will be on your dinner table!

Recipe by:Frugal Nutrition

7. Three Cheese Pizza With Pork Sausage And Egg

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A delicious three cheese pizza featuring pork sausage and egg, with mozzarella, asiago, and parmesan cheese!

Recipe by:The Charming Detroiter

8. Caramelized Apple and Fennel, Pork Sausage Rolls

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Juicy, slightly sweet, slightly spicy and well seasoned ground pork filling mixed with deliciously caramelized apple and roasted fennel spice, wrapped in a golden brown, buttery, flaky puff pastry!

Recipe by:The Flavor Bender

9. Ground Pork Mapo Tofu

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This ground pork mapo tofu is a straight up Asian comfort food. Packed full of ground pork, firm tofu, ginger, green onions, hoisin sauce and garlic chile sauce!

Recipe by:Nutmeg Nanny

10. Lumpia (Filipino Spring Rolls)

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Lumpia or Filipino spring rolls is the traditional Filipino food, similar to fried egg rolls. It’s an easy and delicious appetizer for dinner parties or just as a snack!

Recipe by:Yummy Addiction

11. Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

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This bacon wrapped meatloaf will become a family favorite for sure!Meatloaf is back and better than ever, full of flavor, some hidden veggies, and wrapped with delicious thick cut bacon!

Recipe by: Jo Cooks

12. Vietnamese Meat Pies “Pâté Chaud”

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A delicious recipe for Vietnamese Meat Pies, also called Banh Pate So, which are based on the French Pate Chaud.

Recipe by:Eat Little Bird

13. San Choy Bow (Chinese Lettuce Wraps)

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Chinese Lettuce Wraps made with pork, loads of hidden crunchy vegetables in a tasty savoury brown sauce, bundled up in fresh lettuce!

Recipe by:Recipe Tin Eats

14. Pan-fried pork and chives buns

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Delicious soft buns filled with chives and minced pork being pan-fried and then steamed to perfection!

Recipe by:What To Cook Today

15. Pork Pie with Beer and Crispy Phyllo Crust

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AGreek ground meat pie, also known askimadopita. Inside this pie is a delicious filling made of veggies, ground pork, dark malty beer and cheese. Outside there are crispy layers of phyllo dough.

Recipe by:I Food Blogger

16. Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

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These delicious pork and chicken stuffed cabbage rolls simmered in tomato sauce are popular in many countries all over the world!

Recipe by:Yummy Addiction

17. Slow Cooker Sriracha Meatballs

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Slow Cooker Sriracha Meatballs. Porkmeatballs tossedin a sweet and spicy sauce.The perfect appetizer for game day!

Recipe by:Chef Savvy

18. Spicy Pineapple Cauliflower Pork Fried Rice

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We love this spicy pineapple cauliflower pork fried rice recipe because there are few ingredients, less than 10, and it is quick and easy to execute as well!

Recipe by:Real Simple Good

19. Easy Pork Potstickers With a Chilli Dipping Sauce

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These pork potstickers with a chilli dipping sauce are filling, tasty, & easier than you think! Use premade dumpling wrappers to be ready in under an hour.

Recipe by: The Cook Report

20. Low & Slow Weekend Bolognese

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A slow-cooked bolognese with bacon, ground pork, and red wine!

Recipe by:Girl Gone Gourmet

21. Lasagna Soup

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All the flavors of traditional Lasagna but in a bowl! Perfect for those times when you’re craving lasagna but lack the time.

Recipe by:Jo Cooks

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FAQs

What is ground pork used for? ›

Ground pork can be used in a multitude of ways, like making meatballs, burgers, stuffing for vegetables and dumplings, and as an ingredient in sauces, stir-fries, and casseroles.

Is ground pork the same as ground pork sausage? ›

Ground pork is fresh pork that has been pre-ground and packaged for easy preparation in a variety of dishes — including patties, meatballs, or crumbles. Ground pork sausage looks almost identical to ground pork. But it's been pre-seasoned prior to packaging.

What cut is ground pork made from? ›

Ground pork is usually made from pork shoulder, also known as pork butt or Boston butt, and sometimes includes trimmed ends of the loin. When sold at the supermarket pre-ground and packaged, ground pork is not often labeled with fat and lean percentages (the way ground beef is).

Should I eat ground pork? ›

Pork is a rich source of certain vitamins and minerals your body needs to function, like iron and zinc. It's also an excellent source of high-quality protein. Minimally processed, lean, fully-cooked pork eaten in moderation can provide certain benefits when added to your diet.

What is ground pork rich in? ›

Pork is naturally rich in protein. Protein contributes to the maintenance and growth in muscle mass and is needed for normal growth and development of children's bones. Pork is a source of zinc, selenium and vitamins B12 and B6, these help the immune system to work normally.

Does ground pork taste like hamburger? ›

Ground Beef Nutrition and Taste: Ground pork boasts a unique flavor profile that is slightly sweet and tender, making it a versatile protein choice for bright and acidic dishes. From a nutritional perspective, ground pork is a valuable source of protein, vitamins B6 and B12, zinc, and selenium.

Can ground pork replace ground beef? ›

Ground Pork or Sausages

I often substitute ground pork in recipes calling for ground beef for a change of flavour. Raw sausages can easily have the casings removed so the meat can be used like ground beef. Of course the seasoning in the sausages will be stronger so you won't need to add as much salt.

Is ground pork sausage healthy? ›

High in protein

The traditional pork sausage is packed with protein, containing on average 11g each. The benefits of protein are well documented for maintaining and building lean muscle mass and improving tissue health. Whether you are looking to bulk up on muscle mass, or slim down, protein is vital!

How to tenderize ground pork? ›

Stir together water and baking soda. Mix baking soda mixture into meat. Let sit at least 5 minutes. Cook as desired (no need to rinse).

Why is pork so cheap? ›

Pork is also more cost-effective due to processing which is primarily automated as opposed to beef, which is a more manual process, requiring more labour to carry and handle. In addition, pigs' lower transportation costs contribute to the lower price.

Why is ground pork pink? ›

There are numerous factors that affect persistent pinkness; however, most often the culprits are a higher than normal muscle pH and myoglobin predominately in the deoxymyoglobin form. Pork with a pH 6.3 or higher almost always results in pink coloration even at well-done temperature.

Is ground pork better than hamburger? ›

Pork and beef both have a high-calorie value, potassium, protein, and saturated fat content. Beef has a lot of iron when compared to pork meat. Beef has more Vitamin B12 than pork, while pork has more thiamin.

Can you use ground pork instead of ground beef? ›

You can substitute ground meat like beef, turkey, or chicken. Keep in mind that ground pork is usually higher in fat, so you should increase the 1 teaspoon of oil called for in the recipe below.

Why is ground pork cheaper than beef? ›

In addition, pigs' lower transportation costs contribute to the lower price. Pork is also cheaper because the majority of the carcass can be used. All parts of pigs can be converted to different kinds of meat, such as ham, bacon and sausage. Visit our official blog page for more fascinating articles about pork!

What is the difference between lean ground pork and regular ground pork? ›

Regular ground pork has a 70/30 meat to fat ratio while lean ground pork has a 90/10 meat to fat ratio.

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