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Spicy Pork and Egg Skillet

Prep 10 min Cook 15 min Difficulty 2/5

One-pan spicy pork and egg skillet—ready in ~25 minutes. Simple ingredients, quick steps, and easy tips for runny or set yolks.

Why this recipe works

This Spicy Pork and Egg Skillet is a fast, one-pan dinner that combines browned seasoned pork with eggs cooked directly in the skillet. It suits busy cooks looking for a hearty, protein-forward meal that’s easy to scale. Prep is simple (about 10 minutes) and the method lets you control yolk doneness for runny or set eggs.

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Key takeaways

One-pan meal ready in ~25 minutes
Make 4 wells and crack eggs for perfect yolks
Customize heat and mix-ins easily

Recipe guide

This Spicy Pork and Egg Skillet is a fast, one-pan dinner that combines browned seasoned pork with eggs cooked directly in the skillet. It suits busy cooks looking for a hearty, protein-forward meal that’s easy to scale. Prep is simple (about 10 minutes) and the method lets you control yolk doneness for runny or set eggs.

A one-pan dinner that’s ready in about 25 minutes and easy to customize.

  • One-pan meal ready in ~25 minutes
  • Make 4 wells and crack eggs for perfect yolks
  • Customize heat and mix-ins easily

Cook the pork base

Combine and measure ingredients (see Ingredients). Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sauté 1 small finely chopped onion until translucent (≈3 minutes), add 1 minced clove garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add 300 g ground pork and break up; brown through. Stir in 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp chili flakes and 0.5 tsp salt, cook 2–3 minutes to meld flavors.

Set the eggs

Make four shallow wells in the browned pork. Crack one egg into each well, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until whites set and yolks reach your preferred doneness (4–6 minutes for runny yolks).

Finish, serve and simple variations

Finish with 1 tbsp chopped parsley. Serve hot—spoon pork and eggs onto plates or over rice/toast. Variations: add bell pepper or spinach when sautéing the onion; swap chili flakes for sriracha; use pork seasoned with a splash of sesame oil for an Asian twist.

Ingredients

  • 300 g ground pork
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add ground pork and break up with a spatula, cooking until browned.
  6. Stir in soy sauce, chili flakes, and salt; cook 2–3 minutes to combine flavors.
  7. Make four small wells in the pork mixture.
  8. Crack one egg into each well and reduce heat to medium-low.
  9. Cover the skillet and cook until whites are set and yolks reach desired doneness, 4–6 minutes for runny yolks.
  10. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the skillet and remove from heat.
  11. Serve hot, spooning pork and eggs onto plates.

FAQs

Can I substitute the pork with another meat? Use lean or regular ground pork; swap for ground turkey or chicken and reduce cooking time slightly. Adjust chili flakes to taste.
How do I get the yolks at the right doneness? Cook covered over medium-low for 4–6 minutes for runny yolks, 7–9 minutes for slightly set yolks, and 10+ minutes for fully set yolks.
How long will leftovers keep and how should I reheat them? Cool completely, transfer to an airtight container, and refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave until hot.