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Pork Fried Rice Recipe

What do you get when you combine ground pork, rice, a bunch of veggies, Asian spices, eggs, pineapple and more? The most delicious 20-minute pork fried rice ever of course! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
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Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 4 cups cooked white rice
  • ¼ cup sesame oil
  • ½ white onion diced
  • cup soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼-½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 6 green onions chopped
  • 3 eggs whisked
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks

Instructions

  • 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 wooden spoon or a spatula as it cooks. Transfer to a dish and cover to keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, add oil and onions and saute for 1-2 minutes til tender.
  • 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 carrots and peas and pineapple for 2-3 minutes til heated through.
  • Gently push the contents of the pan to one side to make room to cook the eggs. Add whisked eggs to empty portion of the pan and stir for 2-3 minutes til cooked. Stir into the rice.
  • Stir in green onions and cooked pork and serve.

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Notes

Spice it up: add 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce to give this dish a kick! 

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 613mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1874IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg
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