Pork is a flavoursome meat that goes brilliantly with zesty Asian flavours and classic European-style herbs. When minced, it’s very easy to cook with and works in everything from burgers and meatballs to stir fries. Here, we have a variety of versatile pork mince recipes to show how you can use more of this meat in your cooking for easy, tasty meals the whole family will enjoy.
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Pork larb with rice noodles
Those delicious Thai larb flavours, served with rice noodles to make a flavour-packed, budget-friendly dinner.
San choy bow
The kids will love these pork mince filled lettuce cups.
Spicy dry-fried pork and beans
A budget-friendly weeknight dinner.
Pork and fennel sausage rolls
Flaky pastry and pork mince with fragrant fennel. Yes please!
Mini pork, apple and sage meatloaves
Pork with apple is already a marriage made in heaven – but the addition of earthy sage to this mixed meatloaf, wrapped with prosciutto and brushed with apple jelly, takes it to a new level.
Pork and veal ravioli with burnt butter sauce
Bring the flavours of Italy to your home with this sweet and delicious ravioli pasta with burnt butter sauce.
Pasta bianco
Pasta bianco literally means white pasta, as it is cooked without tomatoes. lt’s a really cheap and simple dish but has a beautiful silky texture and is full of flavour.
Pork & rosemary meatballs with pasta
This pork and rosemary meatball dish is packed full of Italian flavours, even down to the angel hair pasta.
Slow cooker pork and fennel meatball pasta
The pork and fennel meatballs are served atop a blend of spaghetti and zoodles, making this a lower carb option.
Crispy fried pork dumplings
For something so small, dumplings sure pack in a lot of flavour!
Pork and fennel patties
These pork and fennel patties are also delicious served with mash and steamed vegetables or salad. For a great finger food idea, form the mince mixture into little meatballs instead of patties.
Nepalese pork mince curry
Nepalese pork mince curry
Pork and veal meatballs with fresh tomato sauce
Make an iconic bowl of spaghetti and meatballs with this delicious pork and veal meatball recipe. Cooking in a deliciously spiced tomato sauce, this one is sure to hit the spot.
Slow-cooked bolognese
Slow cook this family favourite to really intensify the flavours.
Pork larb
This quick dish is tantilising with pork, cooked in spicy chilli, garlic and fish sauce.
Curried pork rissoles
Tasty rissoles full of fresh herbs and a curry punch.
Little pork dumplings
Tasty parcels of heaven.
20-minute lemongrass pork with noodles
A fast and flavourful weeknight winner.
Thai pork mince
Fragrant Thai pork mince from Australian Women’s Weekly.
Pork and cabbage rolls
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Pork and sesame burgers
Be a little adventurous with your burger this time. Replace beef with pork and tomato sauce with sweet chilli sauce for an exciting new take on a classic dish.
Pork and apple sausage rolls
It’s a long way to the shop…
Japanese-style pork and vegetable soup
This delicious pork and vegetable soup is packed full of goodness and beautiful Japanese flavours that will leave you wanting more. The tender meat and noodles work perfectly together in this healthy Winter dish.
Soba noodles with pork, eggplant and chilli
Soba noodles are a popular buckwheat staple in Japan, though can refer to any thin noodle.
Paprika and lime pork enchiladas
Spicy, sour, tangy paprika and lime pork enchiladas – this deliciously fresh and flavoursome Mexican inspired dish is ticking all the boxes!
Pork kway teow
Pork kway teow is a popular dish with distinctive Asian flavours and is very quick and easy to prepare. Add extra chillies to spice things up, or go easy on the heat, depending on your taste.
Pork and cheese quesadillas with guacamole
Take your taste buds to Mexico for lunch or kick start a social gathering with these spicy pork and cheese tortillas.
Pork and sage meatballs with cabbage and pear
Have a ball.
Sichuan-style gai lan and pork mince
Spice up tonight’s dinner with this Sichuan-style gai lan and pork mince.
Gyozas (pot stickers)
Add a touch of Japan to your next gathering and prepare a platter of gyozas to pass around. Serve with soy sauce mixed with chilli oil or rice vinegar or ponzu sauce and watch them disappear.
Pork with rice noodles
If you’re looking for something quick and easy for a mid-week family meal, look no further than our pork with rice noodles. Adjust the chilli for heat, and it can be on the table in under half an hour.
Pork and veal meatballs with fennel
This simple Italian meal is great for dinner, using only a handful of ingredients to make a delicious and filling dish.
Pork and fennel meatballs with tangy coleslaw
Pork and fennel are two flavours that go together absolutely perfectly, and we’ve paired them here in these juicy meatballs to create a delicious weeknight dinner recipe. Serve with creamy slaw for a complete meal the whole family will love.
Chilli con carne meatballs
We’ve put a fun twist on the classic chille con carne with the addition of hearty meatballs. Try serving this delicious Mexican-spiced casserole over freshly steamed rice for an easy family dinner.
Sticky Thai pork
This easy recipe can be on the table in half an hour! With flavour-packed Thai-style pork mince, served up with vermicelli noodles in a bowl, it’s sure to be a hit. Sprinkle peanuts on top for added texture.
Pork and gai lan dumplings
Get the kids to help out with this one! From The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Superfoods For Babies And Toddlers‘, these tasty pork and gai lan dumplings are sure to be a hit with the little ones.
Pork and veal san choy bow
Fresh and flavour-packed, try this on for a midweek dinner or easy workday lunch.
Baked bolognese pasta
A creamy layer of ricotta and parmesan is just the tip of this delicious recipe. Hearty veal and pork mince pasta satisfy your winter comfort food cravings.
One-pan pork and almond meatballs with kale and broccolini
Save the washing up by creating a nutritious meal in one pan with these pork and almond meatballs flavoured with tarragon and a creamy mustard sauce.
Pork and veal lasagne with spinach
This delicious pork and veal lasagne is a healthy take on the classic Italian pasta dish. We’ve created a lighter, low GI version of the family favourite for those that are watching their weight.
Caramelised onion, dill and caraway sausage rolls
Caramelised onion gives these bite-sized sausage rolls a touch of sweetness to complement the savoury flavours.
How long does it take pork mince to cook?
Pork mince cooks quickly, taking around 5 minutes in a saucepan or frying pan. One benefit of this short cooking time is that there are plenty of recipes you can make in around 30 minutes.
If you’re using pork mince for meatballs, sausage rolls, terrine, meatloaf or other similar recipes, it will take a bit longer to cook through. The recipe will give you details on how long it takes to cook a particular dish, so make sure you follow those instructions.
What spices go well with pork mince?
Pork mince is traditionally used in Italian lasagne and French terrines, so classic European herbs and spices such as sage, thyme, rosemary, fennel, caraway seeds garlic and mustard seeds complement it well. But it goes equally well with spices used in Asian cooking, including ginger, coriander, chilli and lemongrass.
It’s also great in a spiced Mexican quesadilla, meaning it’s the perfect basis for a range of family dinners across different cuisines.
