Whole30 Spicy Ground Pork
Elevate your mealtime with this bold and flavorful Whole30 Spicy Ground Pork recipe, a perfect one-pan dish packed with protein and punchy, aromatic spices. Made with juicy ground pork, coconut aminos for a subtle sweetness, and a kick of heat from red pepper flakes, this dish balances savory, spicy, and umami flavors beautifully. Fresh garlic, ginger, and sesame oil lend an irresistible depth of flavor, while apple cider vinegar adds a zesty tang. It's ready in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight dinner, and can be served in lettuce wraps, over cauliflower rice, or paired with roasted veggies for a hearty, Whole30-approved meal. Easy, healthy, and versatile, this dish will become your go-to for quick and delicious dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (toasted, optional for flavor)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or avocado oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the coconut oil or avocado oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground pork to the skillet, using a wooden spoon to break it up into small pieces. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is browned and fully cooked through.
Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the pork evenly with the sauce.
Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the sliced green onions.
Serve hot in lettuce wraps, over cauliflower rice, or as a topping for roasted vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1566 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.0 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.6 g | 238% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 408 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 1418 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 117.8 g | 236% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 139 mg | 3% | |
*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.
