Ingredient:Ground pork

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Fresh ground pork

A butcher diagram showing standard American pork cuts. Ground pork is often made from shoulder or belly trim.

Ground pork is mechanically minced pork meat. Because it usually incorporates off-cuts from the shoulder and belly, it typically has a higher fat ratio than ground beef, resulting in a juicier, richer flavor profile.

Nutritional Information

Values based on a standard 100g (3.5 oz) serving of raw ground pork (approx. 70/30 meat-to-fat ratio).

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	263 kcal
Protein	16.6 g
Total Fat	21.2 g
Saturated Fat	7.9 g
Carbohydrates	0 g
Sodium	63 mg

Culinary Uses

- The traditional base for breakfast sausage patties and Italian sausage links. - Essential for Asian dumplings, potstickers, and meatballs. - Often mixed 50/50 with ground beef or veal to add moisture and fat to meatloaf or bolognese sauce.

See Also

• Ingredient:Pork_shoulder
• Ingredient:Pork_belly