When you think of pork, your mind likely conjures up the golden, crisp crackling of a pork belly or a glazed leg of ham. But pork mince is a versatile wonder, used in everything from rich Italian ragù to pork gyoza filling. Plus, there are many pork mince recipes that make for quick, easy midweek dinners.
Minced pork, sometimes referred to as ground pork in the US, is simply finely chopped or minced pork that you can easily (and affordably) source from your local butcher or grocer.
Here, we have impressive pork recipes that cross continents, from Sichuan-style green beans and pork mince to a NY-inspired sub sandwich. You’ll also find a quick, easy stir fry and easy recipes for meatballs and ragu.
Here are our best pork mince recipes.
Pork mince, scallop and sticky rice siu mai
Spaghetti con polpette (Spaghetti with meatballs)
Louis Tikaram’s stir-fried snake beans with pork
Sichuan-style green beans with pork mince
Spicy Sichuan-style soup with pork, lettuce and soft tofu
Polpetti with roasted tomato sauce and pappardelle
Minced pork tossed noodles (Zhajiang mian)