Pork and Potato Hash

Pork and Potato Hash is a hearty, rustic dish made by pan-frying diced pork (often shoulder or bacon) with cubed potatoes, onions, and sometimes bell peppers until crispy and golden. It's a staple comfort food found in many Western cuisines, particularly in American diners and British home cooking, often served for breakfast or brunch.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in protein from the pork and carbohydrates from the potatoes, with a moderate to high fat content depending on the cut of pork and cooking oil used. A standard serving provides a good source of iron, B vitamins, and potassium, with a rough calorie range of 350-500 calories per plate.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	25 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	650 mg
Potassium	550 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)	5 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Zinc	3 mg
Selenium	15 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Nutritionally, it's a complete meal in one pan, offering sustained energy from the carbs and protein. Culturally, it's a classic example of 'peasant food' or 'leftover magic,' designed to be economical and versatile by using whatever meat and potatoes are on hand.