Everyone knows about ground beef and what you can do with it. It’s possibly the most versatile type of meat you can cook with. You can shape it into burgers; you can mix it into a tomato sauce and toss in some pasta; you can combine it with rice pilaf for a simple dinner; you can even season it and toss it into some tortillas. But what about ground pork? Ground pork always gets shafted for some of its tasty counterparts: pork chops, cured ham, sausage, and bacon strips. But ground pork can be used in all types of recipes and is a good way to switch up your nightly dinner regimen. Here’s some of our favorite ground pork recipes that are perfect to try when you feel like mixing things up at dinner time.
Homemade Pork Dumplings
We’ve covered dumplings pretty extensively here, so we like to consider ourselves pros on the dumpling scene. And that’s why you absolutely always have to whip up some homemade dumplings whenever you have ground pork around. These dumplings made by Sarah over at The Woks of Life food blog are simple and delicious Shanghai style dumplings.
Bahn Mi Sandwich with Lemongrass Pork
In the mood for a quick lunch? Try this ground pork recipe for bahn mi – a Vietnamese pork sandwich that combines a crusty baguette with a ground pork patty, pickled carrots, cilantro, and jalapenos. This recipe from Rasa Malaysia is great and uses lemongrass to season the ground pork.
Pork Meatballs with Orange and Fennel
Whenever you have ground meat of any kind, the most obvious thing to whip up are some meatballs, and ground pork is no exception. For a fun kick on an old classic try using ground pork and fennel for your next attempt at meatballs. This recipe from Giulia at Juls’ Kitchen is perfect and a great way to try something new at meal time.
Hot and Sour Soup
If it seems like many of our favorite ground pork recipes are Asian inspired, that’s because pork is such a common feature in many Asian recipes. And this hot and sour soup is no different. Combining ground pork, mushrooms, tofu, and bamboo shoots in a light broth, it’s both filling and refreshing. We prefer this recipe from Smitten Kitchen for a hot and sour soup.
Grilled Pork Lettuce Wraps
Lettuce wraps are a simple type of ground pork recipe that work well as a quick lunch or as part of a full meal. They mix seasoned ground pork with a variety of pickled vegetables and top with fish sauce served in a lettuce leaf. This recipe from Lick My Spoon is a great place to start with experimenting with lettuce wraps.
What’s your favorite grilled pork recipe? Share your fave recipes and tips with us in the comments!
