Ground Beef vs. Ground Pork

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I have a meatball recipe that calls for ground beef, but all I have on hand is ground pork. How might that affect the binding of the ingredients and the cooking in general?

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Best Answer

It won't. In meatballs, pork and beef will behave pretty much the same, the flavor will just be of pork or of beef. The only real difference that you're likely to see (other than flavor) is if you are substituting ground pork for beef of a lower fat content. Ground pork in the US is not generally labeled for fat content, but tends to run about 20% fat. Ground beef is common in that range too, but a lot of people choose lower fat ground beef as it is labeled for fat content.

If you want to find meatball perfection, check out Serious Eats.

Don't worry though, your meatballs will be fine.



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Quick Answer about "Ground Beef vs. Ground Pork"

cooking with ground pork Ground pork is a versatile meat, less in calories, and an excellent source of protein. This distinction makes it a healthier option than ground beef or lamb (unless the beef is extra lean meat). Also, it can be used for a range of dishes without breaking your bank.

Is ground pork better for you than ground beef?

When comparing good cuts of both, pork appears to be slightly better nutritionally, except for the beef being richer in Iron and Zinc. Beef is consumed two times less in the world overall.

Can ground pork replace ground beef?

In meatballs, pork and beef will behave pretty much the same, the flavor will just be of pork or of beef. The only real difference that you're likely to see (other than flavor) is if you are substituting ground pork for beef of a lower fat content.

Is ground pork the same as ground beef?

Ground pork tends to have a milder flavor than ground beef. Ground pork has 290 calories, 22 grams of fat, and 20 grams of protein in a 3 ounce serving.

What ground meat is healthiest?

Ground beef and turkey are both rich in protein, but fat-free turkey has the fewest calories and most protein, compared with higher fat cuts of turkey ( 6 ). It also has equal or greater amounts of protein than any type of ground beef ( 1 , 3 , 5 ).


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Answer 2

It is the fat content of the meat that affects the outcome. Using turkey instead of pork or beef can lead to a dry meatball.

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