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Easy Leftover Pork Fried Rice

This post was last updated on September 19, 2024 at 3:57 pm

July 20, 2020 by Tamara J. 29 Comments

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Easy leftover pork fried rice is made with pre-cooked rice, and leftover pork. It is quick, delicious, and tastes way better than takeout!

You will love this Kimchi Fried Rice and these Homemade Lumpia (Filipino Egg Rolls). Be sure to check them out while you're here!

Leftover Pork Fried Rice

One thing you can bet on, is me visiting the mall food court and hitting up the Asian spot! There's just something so magical about the food court Asian food; especially the fried rice.

Jump to:
  • Ingredients for leftover ham fried rice:
  • How to make fried rice:
  • What kind of rice is used for pork fried rice?
  • A few pointers regarding fried rice:
  • What kind of oil is fried rice made with?
  • Can I substitute pork for something else?
  • Pro tip for adding eggs to the fried rice!
  • What creates the authentic Asian flavors?
  • 📖 Recipe

Even more, when you order takeout, and that lovely white container full of fried rice is delivered along side the entrée! Yes indeed! So it was only right that I mastered my fried rice at home.

Leftover Pork Fried Rice

Ingredients for leftover ham fried rice:

If you have any leftover ham from Thanksgiving, repurpose it to make this fried rice. Here are the other ingredients you will need for this recipe:

  • Pork: ham is the most common protein used in pork fried rice. You can also use leftover pork chops, pork belly, or even bacon..
  • Pre-cooked rice: it is important to cook your rice ahead of time. Freshly cooked rice has too much moisture and will cause the fried rice to be mushy.
  • Vegetables: mixed frozen vegetables are perfect for this fried rice recipe. Flash cook the peas, carrots, corn, and green beans in the microwave before adding them to the rice.
Leftover Pork Fried Rice

How to make fried rice:

Add your vegetable oil to a hot skillet or wok. Let it heat up until it begins to smoke slightly, about 2 minutes or so.

Gently place your bell diced bell pepper and chopped up ham into the vegetable oil and saute for 3 minutes.

Next you are going to add your pre-cooked rice into the oil and stir it around. Be sure to break up any clumps as you stir it around.

Leftover Pork Fried Rice in a bowl with a red towel underneath

Now add your mixed vegetables into the skillet and stir them around and combine with the fried rice. Add your soy sauce and seasonings and mix it into the rice.

Scoot the rice to one side of the pan and add in the scrambled eggs on the bare side. Mix them around until they are cooked. Combine the rice and eggs together.

What kind of rice is used for pork fried rice?

Long grain white rice works best for this recipe. Medium grain can also be used. Brown rice can also be substituted for white rice if you desire.

Another great substitution, especially for my friends following the Keto diet, cauliflower rice! Follow the recipe completely substituting cauliflower rice for regular.

You can use basmati rice, jasmine rice, or even basmati rice. Long grain rices are best for fried rice because they separate well when they are cooked. So the rice comes out fluffy and perfectly fried.

Leftover Pork Fried Rice

A few pointers regarding fried rice:

It is very important that you use pre-cooked, cold rice to make this recipe. The rice should be cooked a few hours, to a few days ahead of time.

Place the rice in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it.

leftover pork fried rice

Warm rice cannot be used, because it will turn to mush! Once the cold rice hits the hot oil, it creates an amazing fried texture.

Leftover Pork Fried Rice

What kind of oil is fried rice made with?

Typically, fried rice is made with a canola, or vegetable oil. In addition to that, add a bit of sesame oil for the true Asian flavors that you get from restaurant style fried rice.

Can I substitute pork for something else?

Absolutely! Add cooked chicken instead of pork. Or omit the protein altogether and just make vegetable fried rice. Beef is another great addition. A lot of people make fried rice with seafood; shrimp or crab too.

Leftover ham is PERFECT for this recipe. After the holiday's we most always have leftovers. So dice it up into bite size pieces, and add it to the fried rice!

Leftover Pork Fried Rice

Whichever protein you use, be sure to dice it into bite size pieces. Unless it's shrimp, of course those will remain whole.

Tofu would work well for this recipe also. Simply fry it up as you normally would, and follow the remaining instructions to finish the rice.

Leftover Pork Fried Rice

Pro tip for adding eggs to the fried rice!

Scramble the eggs in a bowl off to the side. After frying the rice, veggies, and pork and mixing it all together, push the rice mixture to the side of the pan. This will leave half of the pan empty.

Leftover Pork Fried Rice

Spray the pan with a non-stick cooking spray. Pour the eggs into the empty side of the pan. Stir them continuously until they are cooked through.

Then combine the rice and vegetables in with the eggs. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to stir it all together.

Leftover Pork Fried Rice

Once the eggs are cooked all the way, mix them in with the rice and stir until combined. Do not be shy with the soy sauce, add more if needed!

The soy sauce is very salty, so taste it along the way if you are adding more.

Leftover Pork Fried Rice

What creates the authentic Asian flavors?

First and foremost, the sesame oil and soy sauce offer major depths of flavor for this rice. Next, the addition of the protein (pork for this recipe), add a tremendous amount of flavor.

If you are watching sodium intake, use a low sodium soy sauce, but this ingredient is absolutely necessary!

📖 Recipe

pork fried rice in a bowl with a red napkin underneath it

Easy Leftover Pork Fried Rice

Easy leftover pork fried rice is made with pre-cooked long grain rice, and leftover pork. It is quick, delicious, and tastes way better than takeout!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Course: Asian Inspired
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: fried rice, leftover ham, leftovers, thanksgiving leftovers
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 296kcal
Author: Tamara J.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 3 cups Long grain rice precooked
  • 1 cup Frozen vegetables
  • 1 cup Pork diced precooked or leftover
  • ½ cup Red bell pepper chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1-2 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • 2 whole Eggs
  • Green onion to garnish

Instructions

  • Cook frozen vegetable in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. Just enough to thaw them. Drain any excess liquid they create. Set them aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a wok, or a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
  • Roughly dice the bell pepper, and the leftover pork. Make sure they are bite size pieces.
  • Once the oil is smoking (after about 1-2 minutes), add the pork and the bell pepper and saute for 3 minutes. Stir it around often so that it does not burn.
  • Add the rice to the pan and begin stirring it around. Continue stirring the rice around so it does not burn. Cook for about 5 minutes ensuring to break it up as you mix it.
  • If the vegetables have any water from heating them in the microwave, be sure to drain all of the water. Add the vegetables into the pan and saute and stir for another 5 minutes.
  • Now add the seasonings: garlic powder, black pepper, soy sauce, and sesame oil into the pan. Stir it around until it is thoroughly combined.
  • Push the rice to one side of the pan so that the other side is completely open. Crack both eggs into the open side of the pan and scramble them around with your spatula.
  • Be careful not to mix the eggs into the rice until they are cooked through.
  • Once the eggs are completely cooked, mix them into the rice until it is all combined.
  • Garnish with green onion. And enjoy!

Notes

See post for additional notes for substitutions and cooking tips.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 350mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
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  1. Lena says

    November 24, 2023 at 3:14 pm

    5 stars
    Yum

    Reply
  2. Miranda says

    September 14, 2023 at 10:04 pm

    So easy and so yummy. I used canned pork in mine

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      September 15, 2023 at 6:06 pm

      Sounds delicious! Thanks Miranda.

      Reply
  3. Linda says

    September 11, 2023 at 2:27 am

    I doubled the amount of soy sauce and needed a bit more sesame oil. Next time I may add some fresh ginger too

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      September 11, 2023 at 7:35 pm

      That sounds delicious! Thanks for your support!

      Reply
  4. troy says

    March 22, 2023 at 10:42 pm

    5 stars
    delicious

    Reply
  5. Fran says

    November 26, 2022 at 3:38 pm

    5 stars
    Yum

    Reply
  6. Edward says

    October 25, 2022 at 12:34 am

    5 stars
    So good!

    Reply
  7. Jazz says

    August 04, 2020 at 10:53 pm

    Delicious! I made this with chicken and it turned out perfectly. Nobody even asked if I used leftovers lol.

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      August 06, 2020 at 6:59 pm

      Yes! It is delicious!

      Reply
  8. Immaculate Ruému says

    August 03, 2020 at 7:13 pm

    I love using leftover meats to make delicious dishes and this recipe is now one of my favourites

    Reply
  9. Capri says

    August 03, 2020 at 5:28 pm

    I love that this meal was so quick and easy to make! It was great for feeding my hungry family and they enjoyed every bite!

    Reply
  10. Kaluhi says

    August 03, 2020 at 10:27 am

    I always enjoy repurposing leftovers and this is one of the ways I shall for sure make sure my pork is reused in a delicious meal. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      August 03, 2020 at 5:18 pm

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  11. Samantha says

    August 02, 2020 at 9:38 pm

    I love this fried rice recipe! It's super quick, easy and versatile!

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      August 03, 2020 at 5:18 pm

      Yes, thank you.

      Reply
  12. Chef Mireille says

    August 02, 2020 at 6:03 pm

    Fried Rice is definitely a go to easy meal for any time. I loved the versatility of this meal as I found it just as delicious for breakfast as for dinner or lunch.

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      August 03, 2020 at 5:18 pm

      You're right! It is delicious for breakfast as well.

      Reply
  13. Marta says

    August 02, 2020 at 5:30 pm

    I ALWAYS have leftover pork and rice what with how much we eat both. I was so glad this fried rice came together quickly, but even more so that it tastes amazing.

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      August 03, 2020 at 5:19 pm

      Thanks Marta! It is delicious.

      Reply
  14. Desirée says

    August 02, 2020 at 1:56 pm

    5 stars
    Your tip on the leftover pre-cooked rice made ALL the difference!! Came out perfectly. Thank you!

    Reply
  15. Katrina says

    August 02, 2020 at 12:42 pm

    I love fried rice and your recipe help me make it at home for the first time!! It was delicious!!!

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      August 03, 2020 at 5:19 pm

      Wonderful! Thanks Katrina.

      Reply
  16. Aly says

    August 02, 2020 at 2:29 am

    Yessss you saved dinner for me and my family tonight! I don't have a lot of stuff, but I was able to pull together all of the ingredients and make it. The only difference is that I used low-sodium soy sauce. So good!

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      August 03, 2020 at 5:19 pm

      That's wonderful! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  17. Chenée says

    August 02, 2020 at 12:06 am

    I subbed in cauliflower rice and this was perfect for dinner!

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      August 03, 2020 at 5:20 pm

      That sounds like an amazing substitution!

      Reply
  18. Britney Breaks Bread says

    August 02, 2020 at 12:00 am

    This recipe was so easy to follow and so delicious! I love that it was quick to make and so flavorful!

    Reply
  19. Andrea says

    August 02, 2020 at 12:00 am

    I love a good fried rice recipe. This was perfect for dinner!

    Reply

HEY, Y'ALL!

I'm Tamara! I'm a Southern girl who has cooking in her blood. A wife and busy mom of four awesome kids. I love sharing fun family ideas, money saving life hacks, and have a variety of fool-proof family-friendly recipes for the family on the go. Learn more about Tamara


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