Low Sodium Spicy Ground Pork
Savor the bold flavors of this Low Sodium Spicy Ground Pork recipe, a healthier twist on a savory classic that doesn't skimp on taste. Made with lean ground pork and seasoned with fragrant garlic, fresh ginger, and a kick of red chili flakes, this dish is simmered in a flavorful sauce featuring low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos, rice vinegar, and a touch of natural sweetness from honey or maple syrup. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal, whether served over steamed rice, tucked into crisp lettuce wraps, or layered onto a fresh salad. Garnished with vibrant green onions and toasted sesame seeds, this simple one-skillet recipe celebrates bold, balanced flavors while keeping sodium levels in check.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground pork
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the ground pork to the skillet. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break it into small pieces as it cooks.
Cook the pork for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is fully browned and no longer pink.
Stir in the red chili flakes, low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, and ground black pepper.
Lower the heat to medium-low and let the pork simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the sliced green onions.
Garnish with sesame seeds if desired and serve immediately with rice, lettuce wraps, or over a salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1609 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.1 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.3 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 408 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 1290 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 120.8 g | 242% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 286 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
