Ground Pork Stir Fry (Easy 15-minute Recipe) - Fifteen Spatulas (2024)

FAQs

How long does it take to cook ground pork? ›

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of oil. Add the seasoned ground pork to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is fully cooked and nicely browned. Use the cooked ground pork in various dishes or enjoy it on its own!

The first is to cook your protein and your vegetable separately, and combine them only after both are fully cooked. A second rule of thumb for stir-frying: Choose one vegetable per stir-fry. Finally, always remember to add liquid only after everything is more or less finished cooking.

1) Dry the raw meat on paper towels and let it come up to room temperature. This prevents it from steaming in the pan and moving from cool to hot too quickly. It basically ensures that it cooks more evenly. 2) Add the meat to a hot, lightly oiled cast-iron pan and smash it into an even layer—then don't touch it.

The United States Department of Agriculture recommends cooking ground pork patties and ground pork mixtures such as meat loaf to 160 °F (71.1 °C) as measured with a food thermometer. Cook all organ and variety meats (such as heart, kidney, liver, tongue, and chitterlings) to 160 °F (71.1 °C).

According to Food & Wine, ketchup is the ultimate way to take the flavor of homemade stir fry up a level, thanks to its sweet and sour flavor profile. It just might be the easiest cooking hack to elevate your home cooking to that of your favorite take-out.

A 15-minute (or slightly longer) stint in a combination of water and baking soda keeps meat tender and moist when it's cooked.

Cooking Notes

Ground pork is very versatile. Pre-heat some oil in a pan until it's nice and hot. Add the meat to hot pan and use a stiff spatula to break down the meat. Let meat cook for 7-10 minutes.

One of the most powerful techniques for keeping thinly sliced and ground meat moist and tender is applying baking soda before cooking.

However, if the exterior of the meat, or a majority of the package contents, has turned gray or brown, then it's a sign that the meat is beginning to spoil and should be tossed immediately.

How long to cook ground pork in water? ›

Season with salt and pepper. Pour in enough water to just cover pork. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until water has nearly evaporated, about 1 hour.

Cook all raw ground pork to an internal temperature of 160°F (71.1 °C) as measured with a food thermometer. If fresh pork has reached 145°F (62.8 °C) throughout, even though it may still be pink in the center, it should be safe. The pink color can be due to the cooking method or added ingredients.

Whole muscle meats need to be cooked to 145°F followed by a 3 minute rest period. Ground meats need to be cooked to 160°F (must reach this for at least 1 second).

Michigan State University Extension recommends that care be taken to not overcook pork. Since there is less fat to moisten and add flavor to the meat it can become dry with overcooking.

It's one of the oldest methods of cooking. Dig a hole in the ground, fill it with fire, add a large animal, cover and cook. Most people recognize it as the Hawaiian Luau or more accurately, Kalua Pig.