
Ground pork is made from trimmed pork from various cuts, most commonly shoulder. It has a higher fat content than ground beef which keeps it moist during cooking. It is the base for many sausages, meatballs, dumplings, and Asian dishes. Its mild, sweet flavor makes it a versatile ingredient across many global cuisines.
| Country | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Ground pork | |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Minced porkprimary | |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Carne de cerdo molida | |
| 🇦🇷Argentina | Carne de cerdo picada | |
| 🇫🇷France | Chair à saucisse | In France ground pork is most associated with sausage meat |
| 🇪🇸Spain | Carne de cerdo picada | |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | Carne de porco picada | |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Carne suína moída | |
| 🇮🇹Italy | Carne macinata di maiale | |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Schweinehackfleisch |
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