Looking for a wallet-friendly way to liven up your weeknight dinners? Pork mince might just be the answer. With the cost of beef mince continuing to rise on supermarket shelves, many home cooks are searching for delicious, affordable alternatives that don’t compromise on taste or versatility. Pork mince fits the bill perfectly: it’s typically cheaper than beef, lower in saturated fat and calories, and brings a subtle sweetness and juiciness that works brilliantly in a wide range of dishes. Whether you’re feeding the family or batch cooking for the freezer, pork mince is the budget hero ingredient you need right now.
Our recipe for pork & chilli lettuce cups is the perfect place to start. A riot of fresh Asian flavours, it combines pork mince with lemongrass, garlic, chilli and lime, all piled into crisp lettuce leaves and topped with crunchy veg and herbs. The pork filling can even be frozen ahead, making it ideal for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings.
Ready to branch out? Here are 15 pork mince recipes that are cheap, speedy and bursting with flavour.
A fragrant stir-fry of pork mince, lemongrass, chilli, garlic and lime, served in crunchy lettuce leaves and finished with spring onions, carrots, coriander and mint. Perfect for sharing, the filling can be frozen for up to two months, making dinner party prep a breeze.
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Whip up a filling pork noodle stir-fry in just 30 minutes. Pork mince is tossed with noodles and colourful vegetables for a speedy, satisfying midweek meal – great for busy evenings.
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Swap beef for lean pork mince in this lighter take on classic bolognese. Fennel and cherry tomatoes add a burst of fresh flavour and provide two of your five-a-day. The dish is also low in fat and calories.
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A lighter take on the classic, these low-calorie pork meatballs are served in a creamy sauce with classic lingonberry or cranberry sauce and spring greens – perfect for satisfying comfort food cravings while eating healthily.
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Minced pork is wrapped in cabbage leaves and baked in a rich tomato sauce to make this classic Polish dish, Gołąbki, which is often served around Christmas and other festive occasions. Try it for a hearty, homely dish.
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Serve these moreish pork meatballs with tangy pickled veg and sticky rice for an easy, gluten-free dinner. They’re great piled into a crusty baguette the next day if you have any leftovers.
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This recipe from Shu Lin sees juicy pork mince and fresh Chinese chives wrapped in delicate dumpling skins. They’re easier to make than you think and fun to assemble as a group activity.
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Mix red pepper into pork meatballs then serve atop creamy parsnip mash for the ultimate comfort food. The red pepper adds depth of flavour and parsnip mash is a great twist on your usual spuds.
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Encase pork mince and mushrooms in rice paper then fry until golden brown to make these easy Vietnamese-inspired dumplings. Served with a soy and sesame dipping sauce, they’re incredibly moreish.
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This irresistible Scandi-style pie is fit for any occasion, layering traditional Swedish meatballs with creamy mash and lingonberry jam. It looks super eye-catching too, perfect for wowing your guests.
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The Asian-style burgers combine pork mince, oyster sauce, ginger and lime. Serve in buns with crunchy lettuce leaves and chopped peanuts for a fresh twist on burgers.
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Transform a base of spicy meatballs into three simple dinners for busy weekdays: crispy meatball pizza, honey-glazed meatballs with turmeric giant couscous and spring meatball soup. This recipe will make three batches of meatballs, which will keep chilled.
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Perfect for picnics and lunchboxes, these mini pork pies are made with seasoned lean pork mince and have a wonderfully crisp pastry shell.
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Layer pork mince with lasagne sheets and a rich tomato sauce to make this low-fat version of an Italian classic. It’s just as flavoursome and warming as the original and perfect for a winter’s evening.
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Serve these fresh, zingy Asian-style meatballs with a lip-smacking dipping sauce for a flavourful party food option – friends and family will be impressed!
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