There's no doubt that chicken is a popular favorite, thanks to its versatility and many easy-to-follow chicken-based recipes. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't occasionally give your attention to the other white meat: pork. Pork is super high in protein and full of clutch vitamins and minerals, including thiamine, zinc, B vitamins, and iron. Incorporating pork into your diet can be a great way to ensure you're getting a variety of nutrients in your diet, while simultaneously enjoying a completely new and different flavor. In other words, these easy ground pork recipes are a perfect introduction to pork.
Ground pork is incredibly versatile, and can be used in recipes ranging from meatballs to tacos to noodle dishes. If you love spice, try out the Dan Dan Noodles. If you're looking for something light, consider the herbed pork meatballs and farro salad. If you want something hearty, go with the classic pork burger. No matter what you're in the mood for, there's a pork dish that will satisfy your craving.
And even if you're an amateur in the kitchen, ground pork is something you can easily work into your weekly meals. It's incredibly easy to cook, and the fun part is choosing how you want to dress it up with different sauces and seasonings. Try out a few of these easy ground pork recipes and you'll never be left wondering how to cook ground pork again. The hardest part will be deciding which one to try first.
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Herbed Pork Meatball and Farro Salad
These tasty herbed pork meatballs are super easy to be make and can be prepared ahead of time, then frozen and reheated for those nights when you need dinner in a snap. Serve them with your favorite pasta or over this farro salad.
Meatballs shouldn't be reserved for spaghetti. Give them some Mexican flair with cilantro, ground cumin, chipotle chiles, and oregano, then serve on top of rice for a nice change.
Potstickers are always a good idea. They make a great appetizer or afternoon snack, and they can also work as a main dish, perhaps with a side of steamed and salted edamame.
The meatball sub is a pretty classic sandwich, but this fresh new take on it features crisp garlicky kale that will give the sandwich a whole new personality.
Fried rice is a great recipe to use up all the odds and ends you've got left in your fridge after a long week. You can throw in little scraps of different vegetables, add in some eggs and some ground pork, and season to make one cohesive dish.
Stuffed cabbage might not be a regular in your recipe rotation, but give these a try. As one reviewer said, "I am wondering why in my 47 years I have never cooked cabbage rolls. These were absolutely amazing."
With ginger, pork, and homemade chili oil, these dumplings are pretty much unbeatable. Plus you'll have almost just as much fun making them as you will eating them.
Kelsey HurwitzAssistant Digital EditorKelsey Hurwitz is the assistant editor of WomansDay.com, and covers entertainment, holidays, pets, and good news.
