Creative Ways to Cook with lean pork – Recipes You Haven’t Tried

Shake up your routine with these unexpected yet delicious lean pork recipes — fun, easy, and full of flavour.

Recipes with lean pork

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Fire Dragon Minced Pork Dumplings

- The outer skin has the unique sweetness of pitaya, and the fragrance is elegant, which neutralizes the salty and fresh taste of the meat, and will not be greasy. ​ - The filling is moderately salty and the meat is mellow, forming a wonderful collision with the fruity aroma of the outer skin. The sweet and salty are intertwined but not conflicting, but there is a unique sense of balance, which tastes refreshing and satisfying. Whether it is a dessert or a slightly salty snack, this glutinous rice ball breaks the sweet impression of traditional glutinous rice balls with its novel combination, which is very suitable for people who like to try new flavors.

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Garlic and black bean pork with rice

If you like black bean and garlic, this rice will not disappoint you. The flavorful garlic and fermented black beans, paired with the perfectly fat and lean pork, will make you finish three bowls of this dish before you know it.

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spicy boiled pork slices.

Slice the pork tenderloin, mix with soy sauce and starch, and marinate for 10 minutes. Heat oil to fry bean paste, minced garlic, and dried chili peppers, add broth and bring to a boil, add the meat slices and blanch the vegetables. Pour the broth into a bowl, add minced garlic and chili powder, and pour hot oil to enhance the aroma. The meat slices are tender and tasty, the soup is spicy and mellow, and the side dishes absorb the red oil. It is hot and refreshing when you take a bite, and it is perfect with rice!

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Steamed eggplant with minced pork

Steamed pork and eggplant is a home-cooked dish with a relatively balanced nutritional combination. Benefits Nutritional complementation, balanced diet • Combination of protein and dietary fiber: Pork is rich in high-quality protein and can provide the body with essential amino acids; eggplant is a high-dietary fiber vegetable that can promote intestinal peristalsis. The combination of the two can help improve digestion function while supplementing protein.

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Sichuan and Chongqing salty braised pork

Sichuan and Chongqing's salty shaobai (rice shao) is a melt-in-your-mouth pork belly. The fatty, glutinous pork belly is not greasy at all, while the lean pork belly is perfectly flavorful. The chopped bean sprouts are salty and fragrant, with a crisp and flavorful chew. Mixed with the pork belly, the combination of salty and sweet flavors is so fragrant it's almost intoxicating! In Sichuan and Chongqing, this dish is a common dish at banquets and restaurants. I, a meat-averse person, saw this shaobai (rice shao) at my grandmother's house and tried a piece. My eyes widened, and I devoured the entire plate! Since then, I've become a true meat-eater. Every time I go back to my grandmother's house, the first thing I shout is, "I want shaobai!"

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Thai Style Lemon Meat Slice Salad(泰式檸檬肉片)

A bright, zesty Thai-style salad featuring tender lean pork slices with crisp cucumber and silky enoki mushrooms, finished with lime and a punchy savoury dressing. Aromatics like coriander roots, shallot, garlic, and chilli bring fragrance and heat, while fish sauce, soy sauce, and oyster sauce add that irresistible salty depth.

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Sichuan and Chongqing style pea shoots with sliced pork

This dish of pea shoots and tender pork is visually appealing and incredibly appetizing. It's a beloved home-style dish deeply ingrained in the hearts of Sichuan and Chongqing people, a staple on restaurant menus and a frequent addition to family dining tables. Sichuan and Chongqing locals adore the tender and flavorful texture of the pork, perfectly complemented by local winter seasonal pea shoots. The pea shoots possess a unique, sweet, and crisp aroma, so tender they melt in your mouth without any bitterness. They balance the richness of the pork and add a touch of sweetness to the broth. The contrasting green and white colors are refreshing and pleasing. Each bite is refreshing and cleansing, truly capturing the essence of Sichuan and Chongqing home-style cooking.

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Sichuan-style minced pork stewed with tofu

Today I'm sharing a dish my family eats frequently while running our business. It's spicy, flavorful, and incredibly delicious with rice. Plus, it's easy to make. Sichuan-Style Minced Pork and Tofu Stew

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Stir-fried lean pork with sour peppers

Protein supplement: Lean pork is an important source of high-quality protein. Protein helps repair and grow body tissues and plays a key role in maintaining normal physiological functions of the body.

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yam and pork soup.

This is a clear soup with lean pork slices. The clear soup has a light oily sheen, and the tender lean pork slices are stretched and floating. It is matched with crisp white ingredients, and red and green embellishments enhance the color and fragrance. It is simple and refreshing, and tastes warm and delicious. It is super comfortable to eat meat and drink soup.