Versatile Minced Pork Recipe Crock Pot or Fry Pan
Transform your meal prep with this Versatile Minced Pork Recipe, perfect for the crock pot or fry pan! Packed with bold flavors from soy sauce, hoisin, and sesame oil, this recipe delivers a savory-sweet balance with a hint of tangy rice vinegar and a touch of heat from optional red chili flakes. Choose your cooking method: the crock pot for a hands-off, slow-simmered approach or a fry pan for a quick, stovetop preparation. In just 30 minutes of prep and cook time, you can create a flavorful base that pairs perfectly with rice, noodles, lettuce wraps, or even tacos. Garnished with fragrant green onions, this dish is as versatile as it is delicious, making it a must-try for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Whether you're craving Asian-inspired flavors or seeking a customizable protein, this minced pork recipe is sure to satisfy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams minced pork
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 units green onions, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons water or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon oil (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and water or chicken broth. Set this sauce mixture aside.
If using a fry pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. If using a crock pot, skip this step.
Add the minced pork to the fry pan (or directly into the crock pot if using). Cook the pork, breaking it into smaller pieces with a spoon or spatula, until lightly browned. This step takes about 5-7 minutes in a fry pan. For the crock pot, use the high setting and allow it to start browning, about 10 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pork. Stir well and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the pork. Stir to coat the meat evenly. If using the crock pot, reduce the heat to low and cook for 2-3 hours, occasionally stirring to ensure the flavors are absorbed. If using a fry pan, cook for another 5-7 minutes on medium heat, letting the sauce thicken slightly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more soy sauce or a pinch of red chili flakes if desired.
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot. This minced pork can be served over rice or noodles, in a lettuce wrap, or as taco filling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1612 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 117.5 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.6 g | 183% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 391 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 2566 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 92.6 g | 185% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.5 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 165 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1782 mg | 38% | |
*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.
