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Crispy Pork

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This fakeaway-inspired Crispy Pork is the perfect way to mix up the midweek. It’s a high-protein, low-value family meal that’s quick to dish up, and will have you quickly reaching for seconds too!

This recipe is part of our budget-friendly collection, which contains many recipes that feed a family of 4 for £6, or cost under £1.50 per head*.

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 12-16 mins

Serves: 4

Cooking Skill: Easy

Ingredients

500g lean pork mince (5% fat)
2 teaspoons oil
2 teaspoons garlic and ginger paste or purée
4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
Pinch Chinese 5-spice powder
2 tablespoons runny honey
2 teaspoons reduced salt soy sauce
100g fresh or frozen peas
Small handful finely chopped spring onions

Method

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over moderate heat until searing hot.

Step 2

Add the pork and garlic and ginger paste or purée. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the mince starts to brown and caramelise. 

Step 3

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the hoisin sauce, 5–spice powder, honey, soy sauce, and 4 tablespoons cold water. Add to the pan. 

Step 4

Cook for 6-8 minutes until crispy and cooked through, stirring occasionally. 2 minutes before the mince is cooked, add the peas. 

Step 5

Garnish with the spring onions and serve with egg fried rice. 

Tips and Serving Suggestions

*Cost per serving based on proportion of ingredients used to make the dish. Total cost of ingredients calculated based on average price across four British supermarkets. Prices correct as of 11.07.25; but are subject to change due to fluctuations in ingredient prices.

Each serving provides

Based on 5% fat lean British pork mince
Energy

1560kj

369kcal

19%

Fat

3.9g

6%

Saturates

1.3g

7%

Sugars

20g

22%

Salt

1.7g

29%

% of an adult's Reference intake
Typical energy values per 100g: 611kJ, 144kcal, 1.5g fat, 0.5g saturates
If different cuts of meat are used, then the nutrition info may vary

Method

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over moderate heat until searing hot.

Step 2

Add the pork and garlic and ginger paste or purée. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the mince starts to brown and caramelise. 

Step 3

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the hoisin sauce, 5–spice powder, honey, soy sauce, and 4 tablespoons cold water. Add to the pan. 

Step 4

Cook for 6-8 minutes until crispy and cooked through, stirring occasionally. 2 minutes before the mince is cooked, add the peas. 

Step 5

Garnish with the spring onions and serve with egg fried rice. 

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