Two bowls filled with long ribbons of pasta, fried pork mince and green vegetables

Easy pork mince recipes

Pork biang biang noodles

Make these bang bang-style noodles using fresh pasta as a great cheat’s replacement for hand-pulled ones. Chiu chow chilli oil is the magic ingredient here, converting the sauce to a sweet, spicy, savoury sensation that coats the noodles.

Crispy pork noodles with chilli greens

Work wonders with a pack of pork mince. All you need is 20 minutes and a hot wok to create this speedy midweek dinner, made green with piles of pak choi.

Posh venison burgers

These juicy pork and venison mince burgers look really impressive and are ready in 30 minutes or less. Perfect for entertaining friends and family.

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Spicy miso ramen noodles

Check out this super simple ramen recipe from Tim Anderson. This minced pork Japanese ramen is easy to make and packed with punchy flavour, a perfect midweek warming meal to feed the family.

Pork dumplings

These homemade dumplings featuring pork mince are best served with soy sauce, chiu chow chilli oil and chopped chives.

Spicy pork meatballs with tzatziki

Cook these spicy pork meatballs and serve on orzo and baby leaf greens for a healthy, low-fat midweek meal. The meatball possibilities are endless - you'll find further inspiration right here...

Spicy Pork Meatball Recipe with Tzatziki Dip

Crispy pork noodles

Work wonders with a pack of pork mince. All you need is 20 minutes and a hot wok to create this speedy midweek dinner, made green with piles of pak choi.

Italian meatball melt

So good it made our cover in September 2020, this Italian classic pairs homemade meatballs (made with pork and beef mince, sausages and parmesan) with a chilli tomato sauce.

San choy bau

Dig into this perfect dinner party dish – it's cheap to make, flavoursome and fragrant. Juicy mince lies atop lettuce cups and optional steamed rice.

Lettuce cups filled with mince, veg and chilli next to lime wedges and sauce

'Nduja pasta mafalde

Mafalde is a flat and wide, ribbon-shaped pasta, try it here with a rich and spicy tomato sauce, flavoured with 'nduja and parmesan. This recipe comes from London-based restaurant Bancone.

Spicy pork and ’nduja mafalde served in a large blue pasta bowl

Crispy pork wontons

Crunchy and hot with a sweet and tangy sauce, these crispy wontons were always a part of the festive season at Emily and Amy Chung's Chinese-Burmese childhood home.

Pork and lemongrass meatballs in lettuce cups

These pork and lemongrass meatballs are ready in just 30 minutes and under 300 calories but are packed full of flavour. The pickled cucumber helps to keep the flavours fresh and ties in the Asian influence, and the lettuce cups keep it healthy.

Smoky albondigas

Make these Spanish meatballs using beef and pork mince and serve in a rich tomato sauce as part of a tapas spread.

Pork gyozas

Learn to make these punchy Japanese parcels with our step-by-step guide. They're served with a zingy homemade dipping sauce.

Pork and ginger gyozas with dipping sauce and chopsticks

Slow cooker meatballs

Cook homemade meatballs low and slow, until they're meltingly tender and the sauce tastes deep and rich. Serve with your favourite pasta and crusty bread, if you like.

Plate of spaghetti meatballs topped with basil

Thai scotch eggs

Thai-style scotch eggs, or sai oua, are northern Thai sausages flavoured with curry paste. Packed with heat and aromatic flavours, it’s a welcome alterative to classic scotch eggs.

Pork meatball bánh mì

We've packed these crunchy Vietnamese sandwiches with juicy pork meatballs, thinly sliced pickled veg and fresh herbs.

Mini pork and chorizo picnic pies

These mini pork and chorizo picnic pies have got a hidden quail's egg in the middle and make a great snack for you or the kids. Struggling for more homemade picnic ideas? Check these ones out...

Minced pork tacos

Pork mince makes a really good-value filling for these soft tacos. If you like Mexican food you'll love this really easy dinner - spice up the meat with cumin and chilli then serve with tomatoes, red onion and creme fraiche.

Three separate bowls of pork mince, tomatoes and crème fraîche

Sweet chilli pork burgers

Asian-inspired pork burgers with sweet chilli sauce are super juicy and a great alternative to the classic beef. The coriander added into the patty gives a real freshness to the dish.

Dan dan noodles

This recipe gives you takeaway-style noodles featuring pork mince at home in just 20 minutes. It's so easy to make that you'll never need to order takeaway again!

Pan fried soup dumplings

A pork, and sometimes prawn, filling is encased in a thin, chewy dough, crisped on the bottom, beautifully pleated at the top, with the first bite unleashing a torrent of heady, fragrant stock. The dumplings are served with chilli oil and black vinegar, and make a perfect starter.

Picnic pie

You'll need to put in some extra effort for this recipe, but the payoff will be great. This meaty picnic pie makes a mean, hearty meal - the perfect fuel on a family outing.

Meatball sub melts

Check out these indulgent meaty sandwich subs with gooey mozzarella and nutty parmesan. This easy recipe serves a family of four and is ready in less than an hour. Plus, it's low calorie, too.

Szechuan aubergines with pork mince

This is a version of yu xiang qie zi - fish flavoured aubergine with pork mince, and is a great way to make sure you get those veggies into your evening meal without having to cook an extra dish. You can buy Chinese black vinegar from Waitrose, souschef.co.uk, or Asian supermarkets.