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Minced pork

Pork · Various
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Raw Minced pork — Pork Various cut
Also called
🇺🇸Ground pork🇲🇽Carne de cerdo molida🇦🇷🇪🇸Carne de cerdo picada🇫🇷Chair à saucisse🇵🇹Carne de porco picada🇧🇷Carne suína moída🇮🇹Carne macinata di maiale🇩🇪Schweinehackfleisch

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.

Names by country

CountryNameNotes
🇺🇸United StatesGround pork
🇬🇧United KingdomMinced porkprimary
🇲🇽MexicoCarne de cerdo molida
🇦🇷ArgentinaCarne de cerdo picada
🇫🇷FranceChair à saucisseIn France ground pork is most associated with sausage meat
🇪🇸SpainCarne de cerdo picada
🇵🇹PortugalCarne de porco picada
🇧🇷BrazilCarne suína moída
🇮🇹ItalyCarne macinata di maiale
🇩🇪GermanySchweinehackfleisch
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Classic recipe

Bāo (Steamed Pork Buns)20 min

Char siu bao and steamed bao are among the most beloved preparations for minced pork in Chinese cuisine. This recipe mak…

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