Ground pork is the affordable flavor boost every home cook needs

(BPT) - With meat prices expected to climb in the next year, shoppers are looking for ways to bring big flavor to the table without stretching their budgets. But there's one ingredient proving that home cooks can have bold, memorable flavor and stay on budget: ground pork.

As part of its new Taste What Pork Can Do campaign, the National Pork Board is spotlighting ground pork as one of the most flavorful, versatile and affordable whole-food proteins consumers can bring into their kitchens. Packed with 111 distinct flavor nuances — from subtle sweetness to rich umami — ground pork has the kind of natural depth that makes any dish feel more satisfying.