Low Sodium Spicy Ground Pork

Turn up the flavor without the extra sodium with this Low Sodium Spicy Ground Pork recipe, a quick and savory dish that strikes the perfect balance between heat and sweetness. Tender ground pork is infused with bold aromatics like garlic, fresh ginger, and red chili flakes, then simmered in a tangy-sweet sauce made with low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos), rice vinegar, and a touch of honey or maple syrup. In just 25 minutes from start to finish, this healthier alternative to traditional spicy pork dishes becomes the ultimate versatile meal—serve it over steamed rice, wrap it in crisp lettuce leaves, or spoon it over greens for a zesty salad topping. Garnished with fresh green onions and optional sesame seeds, it’s a wholesome, flavor-packed option for anyone seeking low-sodium yet satisfying meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground pork
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
• 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the ground pork to the skillet. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break it into small pieces as it cooks.

Step 4

Cook the pork for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is fully browned and no longer pink.

Step 5

Stir in the red chili flakes, low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, and ground black pepper.

Step 6

Lower the heat to medium-low and let the pork simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the sliced green onions.

Step 8

Garnish with sesame seeds if desired and serve immediately with rice, lettuce wraps, or over a salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(582.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1609.3

Total Fat 110.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 408.2mg	0%
Sodium 1290.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 27.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g	0%
Total Sugars 18.2g
Protein 120.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 202.4mg	0%
Iron 6.0mg	0%
Potassium 285.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.5%

Protein: 30.5%

Carbs: 7.0%