Say goodbye to takeout with this quick and delicious Pork Fried Rice recipe! Made with ground pork, fluffy white rice, and a flavorful blend of seasonings, it’s the perfect one-pan meal for busy weeknights. The addition of sautéed onions, whisked eggs, and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes brings incredible depth and texture to every bite. Whether you’re looking for an easy dinner or a satisfying way to use up leftover rice, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
What You’ll Need
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 1/2 white onion – diced
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 4 green onions – chopped
- 3 eggs – whisked
Equipment I Used
How to Make It
Cook the Pork
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork (you can use store bought ground pork or grind pork tenderloin for a leaner option) and cook, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes). Transfer the cooked pork to a dish and cover to keep warm.
Sauté the Onions
In the same skillet, add the sesame oil and heat over medium-high. Add the diced white onion and sauté for 1-2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Cook the Eggs
Push the onions to one side of the skillet, creating space to cook the eggs. Pour in the whisked eggs and stir gently for 2-3 minutes until fully cooked, breaking them into small pieces as they solidify.
Combine the Rice and Seasonings
Stir the cooked onions and eggs together, then add the cooked rice to the skillet. Pour in the soy sauce and sprinkle with garlic powder, ground ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well to ensure the rice is evenly coated with the seasonings. Cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is browned and heated through.
Add the Pork and Green Onions
Return the cooked pork to the skillet and stir it into the rice mixture. Add the chopped green onions and mix until everything is evenly combined and heated through.
Serve
Remove the skillet from heat and serve the pork fried rice hot. Enjoy this flavorful dish as a quick, satisfying meal!
This Pork Fried Rice is a simple yet flavorful dish that’s perfect for a quick dinner or satisfying lunch. Packed with savory pork, tender rice, and a blend of spices, it’s a meal that’s sure to please the whole family. Whether you use store-bought ground pork or grind your own for a leaner option, this recipe is versatile and easy to customize. If you give it a try, let me know how it turned out in the comments—I’d love to hear your thoughts and any creative twists you added!
Pork Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 1/2 white onion – diced
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 4 green onions – chopped
- 3 eggs – whisked
Directions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground pork until browned all over being sure to break up into small pieces with a spatula as it cooks. Transfer to a dish and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add oil and onions and sauté for 1-2 minutes until tender.
- Gently push the contents of the pan to one side to make room to cook the eggs. Add whisked eggs to the pan and stir for 2-3 minutes until cooked.
- Stir in rice, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 minutes until rice is browned.
- Stir in green onions and cooked pork and serve.
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