Ground pork is an extremely versatile, affordable, and easy-to-cook meat. With a mild, slightly sweet flavor, it can be incorporated into a variety of cuisines and dishes beyond the basic burger or taco. In this article, I will instruct you how to cook ground pork stir fry properly at home
1. Some Tips You Need To Know When Buying Ground Pork
Look for pork that is pinkish-red in color without brown or gray spots. Avoid meat with excess white fat.
Lean ground pork with a fat content of 90-93% is ideal for most recipes. It provides enough fat for moisture without being greasy.
For maximum freshness, cook ground pork within 1-2 days of purchasing. Refrigerate in a sealed container during this time.
2. How To Cook Ground Pork
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup water or broth
- Sesame seeds, green onions and rice, for serving
Instructions
In a bowl, break up the ground pork until it’s in fine crumbles.
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, breaking it up further with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove pork to a plate.
Next, add the onions, carrots, bell pepper, garlic and ginger to the skillet. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until starting to soften. Then add the broccoli and stir fry another 2 minutes.
Return the pork to the skillet. Add the soy sauce, hoisin sauce and water/broth. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Serve the ground pork stir fry over rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
With its easy prep and quick cooking time, this flavorful ground pork stir fry makes an ideal fast weeknight meal. I hope the tips and guides in this article will help you cook ground pork perfectly every time.
