Pork and potato hash is a comforting, savory dish that’s perfect for any meal of the day. Whether you’re looking for a hearty breakfast to start your day, a filling brunch, or a satisfying dinner, this dish is simple to make yet packed with flavor. With tender pork, crispy potatoes, and a blend of savory seasonings, it’s the kind of meal that feels like home.
To make this dish, you’ll start by browning pieces of pork in a hot skillet. Ground pork works well, but you can also use leftover roast pork or even pork belly for extra richness. As the pork cooks, it releases its juices and becomes golden and crispy on the edges. Once browned, remove the pork from the skillet and set it aside.
Next, cook diced potatoes in the same skillet until they’re golden and crispy. The crispy texture of the potatoes is key to this dish, and using a little oil or butter helps them get that perfect crunch while still remaining tender on the inside. You can add onions and bell peppers to the potatoes as they cook to build layers of flavor. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, or any spices you enjoy to give the hash an extra punch.
Once the potatoes are crispy and golden, return the cooked pork to the skillet and toss everything together. Let the flavors meld for a few minutes, allowing the pork to warm through and infuse the potatoes with its savory juices. If you like, crack a few eggs on top of the hash and let them cook sunny side up for added richness and texture.
Pork and potato hash is incredibly versatile. You can add greens like spinach or kale for some freshness or top the dish with cheese, hot sauce, or fresh herbs for an extra layer of flavor. Whether you serve it with a side of toast or just enjoy it on its own, this hash is the ultimate comfort food that’s both filling and full of flavor. Simple to make, satisfying to eat, and perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 2 cups potatoes diced
- 0.5 onion chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp thyme dried
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 eggs optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the pork sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced potatoes, onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked through and golden brown.
- Add the cooked sausage back to the skillet and stir in the paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- If desired, create 4 wells in the hash and crack an egg into each well. Cover the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
- Serve the pork and potato hash hot and enjoy!
Not sure if I made it wrong but my eggs got hard in 5 mins. Oops.
Oops? That’s more like a scrambled egg hash now! 😂
Maybe your heat was too high? I usually adjust mine and it works better!
Easy to make and delicious! The paprika gives it a nice kick. Will definitely be making this again.
Looks good, but I wonder if the eggs are necessary? I don’t really like eggs with my cereal.
I totally agree! The paprika really enhances the flavor. I’ve made this for my family and they loved it! 😊
Yesss!! This is the food I want in my life. Delicious!
I dunno about the paprika, seems too fancy. I’ll just stick to salt and pepper.
This recipe is amazing! The flavors blend perfectly and it’s so hearty. My family loved it!
This was absolutely delicious! My kids loved it. Will definitely make again!
I tried this but the potatoes took way too long to cook. Thought they would be quicker!
Eww! I didn’t like the green pepper. Next time I’ll use mushrooms instead.
I love hash! But I prefer beef. Can I just switch the pork with beef??
No offense but this looks like a mess on a plate lol. I’m no chef.
This didn’t turn out as I expected. The potatoes took too long to cook… or maybe I did it wrong?
This is such a cozy, filling breakfast idea. The potatoes get that perfect golden edge and the paprika makes it taste a little smoky. I added extra pepper—no regrets.
I’m not a great cook but even I made this work. Just make sure to keep an eye on the eggs!
Waste of time. The potatoes took too long to cook. Ended up burning my breakfast!
I added some hot sauce and it spice things up. Very good recipe!
Made this for breakfast and it turned out awesome—golden potatoes + savory sausage is such a combo. I added a little hot sauce and it was perfect.
Yum! I threw in some leftover veggies too. Tasted amazing, thanks for sharing!
The eggs were totally optional… except my family acts like it’s mandatory lol. The wells method worked and the yolks stayed runny. Would make again.
yummm
Simple and quick. Perfect for breakfast. Will definitely make again!!
I made this last weekend and it was amazing! So hearty and filling. Thanks for sharing!
The flavor is good, but I think 10 minutes for the potatoes might be tight depending on how small you dice. I needed closer to 15.
How can you even call this a meal? It’s just hash! Needs more veggies for sure!
I think it’s good as it is! You don’t always need a million veggies to make a meal! Plus, the pork and potatoes are filling enough.
Not bad, but I found it a little bland even with salt and pepper. The seasoning is fine, I just think it needs more paprika or maybe a splash of hot sauce at the end.
Way too much paprika! I don’t know what you folks are talking about. It taste burnt!
This was amazing! I added some hot sauce on top and it was perfect.
Not gonna lie, I’m not a fan of hash but the smell while cooking convinced me. Tastes better than I expected.
This is literally just a mix of stuff, not a recipe. I could’ve figured this out by myself.
I think you’re missing the point! This isn’t just about following steps; it’s about bringing flavors together. Plus, not everyone can just whip things up in their head. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
I tried it but used chicken sausage instead. It was kinda bland. Maybe I did something wrong?
OMG this is the best hash ever!! Who doesn’t like eggs on top? Flexed it with some hot sauce too!
I don’t like eggs in my hash, so I skipped that part. Still turned out great! 😊
But like, the eggs are the best part right? You sure it was still good?
I bet it was still super tasty without the eggs! I’ll have to try it that way.
This recipe is delicious! I added some cheddar cheese on top when I served it. Yum!
This was absolutely delicious! The flavors just pop! Will make it again for sure!
Pork sausage is sooo good! This is getting made this weekend!
Y did u put eggs? Don’t understand why eggs need to be mixed with this. Just weird. 🤔
Eggs add flavor and richness! You should give it a try. It’s delicious! 🍳
lol “hash” sounds fancy but this was easy. My pepper was green but i accidentally used red, still good. Will do again.
Green pepper? Red pepper? Potato hash is forgiving, I guess. Still, you sure the potatoes were fully cooked in only 10 mins? Might depend on how big you diced them.
Haha love that! “Hash” definitely sounds fancier than it is. I do the same thing with peppers—red vs green still tastes great. 😄
My kids loved it! Simple and easy which is nice for a busy weeknight meal.
Eh, kinda bland. I think I’ll just stick to my usual breakfast.
My eggs didn’t set like the recipe said—more like runny. Still tasty though. Next time I’ll cover longer.
I don’t know about this… I like pork, but it was just too greasy for me. Not a fan.
Okay, but there’s like 0 seasoning beyond salt and pepper. Needs more zing, ya know?
i think this is a good way to use leftover meat. My sister makes it too! Good, but i hate onions. Can skip lol
I think 10 minutes for potatoes is optimistic? Mine were still hard after 10, so I had to keep cooking longer. End result was tasty once they softened, just plan ahead.
Yum! But why eggs? I don’t think they belong in this dish at all.
Easy and filling. I was worried the potatoes wouldn’t brown, but they crisped up nicely after that extra few minutes.
Yes! That little extra time is the difference—mine always end up better when the potatoes actually get some color. I also add a pinch of cayenne sometimes. Great call!
I tried this and it was “okay” but I don’t think I waited long enough for browning. Also I used smoked sausage and it tasted kinda salty. Might make again tho—next time I’ll cut the potatoes smaller.
It was okay, nothing special. I mean, it’s just potatoes and sausage, right?
Followed the recipe pretty much exactly. Tasted bland even after “salt and pepper to taste.” Maybe my sausage was less salty. Could use more paprika or thyme for me, but it wasn’t bad.
How do you cook the eggs in the hash? I ended up scrambled them and it was weird…
I dunno about that, I always scramble my eggs too. Hash is good like that! Who needs poached eggs?
You should try cracking the eggs directly into the hash instead of scrambling! They poach while cooking and it’s super yummy. Hope that helps!
Potatoes and sausage? Classic combo! Can’t go wrong with this one. 10/10!
Great recipe! It’s super easy and quick. Me and my wife loved it. Cheers!
Horrible! This was too greasy and I couldn’t even taste the thyme or paprika. Ugh.
I added some hot sauce for a kick! Perfect for a brunch with friends. Everyone loved it!
Hot sauce? That’s a great idea! I’ll definitely try that next time. Glad your friends loved it!
I dunno about adding hot sauce to that. Looks yum without it. But good for you for adding your twist!
Just cooked it and it was all gone in minutes! This is going in my recipe book. Yum!
Glad to hear it! This recipe is a hit at my house too. Can’t wait to make it again!
HASHBROWN! I just kinda made a hashbown instead 😄🤷♂️
I don’t know about the paprika, felt like it was too much. Next time I’ll skip that.
Not sure if I like these flavors together. I think I prefer my potatoes plain.
Who even mixes pork with potatoes? Sounds weird to me. I’ll stick to fries!
I totally get that! Sometimes simple is best. But you might be surprised how good this combo can be!
My kids loved it! Also, I used turkey sausage instead of pork, turned out great! 🙂
This recipe is a game changer! Never thought about adding eggs like that. Delicious!
It was okay. I think a lil more salt would help. Just sayin’!
Yum yum yum! The kids even ate it, huge win in my book! Plus, it’s so colorful. I love the peppers.
So good. This is one of those recipes you can basically freestyle with whatever veggies you have. Cleanup was fast too!
Potatoes took too long to cook in my skillet. Ended up in the microwave. Not ideal.
I had the same problem! Maybe the potatoes were too big or not cooked long enough? Using a lid helps too!
I used turkey sausage and it was fine, but it didn’t get as rich. Still a solid meal prep thing.
I followed it exactly and it tasted bland until I added more paprika and pepper. Maybe ‘to taste’ is doing a lot of work here.
Okay, but who has time to make this for breakfast? I stick to cereal. 😅
Sounds kinda simple, but I guess simple ain’t bad. Might give it a shot.
I guess it’s okay but potatoes are suposed to be peeled right? Mine were kinda crunchy.
This was so good! The flavors were amazing and it was super easy to make. Definitely a keeper!
I totally agree! This recipe is a game changer. I’m super impressed with how simple yet flavorful it is. Gonna make it again for sure!
Sounds good, but can you really just throw everything in and it works? I worry about the timing, like what if the potatoes burn?
I tried this and the potatoes took forever to cook. Maybe it’s my stove, but I was disappointed.
Perfect breakfast dish! I didn’t even need the eggs, the flavors were enough.
I tried it without eggs too and it was still super yummy! Thanks for sharing your experience!
So simple but sooo good! My family loved it. Will definitely make again.
I’m so glad to hear your family loved it! It’s one of my favorites too. Did you add any extra spices?
I don’t think the thyme is necessary. It kinda overpowered everything. Just my opinion!
Pork sausage really is the best! Can substitute with beef? Asking for a friend.
Why do I need to cover the eggs? I want them runny. Can I skip that part?
Good recipe but could use more seasoning, felt a bit bland to me.
I used spicy sausage and honestly it was the best version of this kind of hash I’ve made. Garlic + thyme was a good call. 10/10 for a weekend brunch.
Totally agree—spicy sausage really makes this pop. Garlic + thyme is such a solid combo for breakfast.
“0.5 onion” confused me lol. I chopped half an onion and it worked, but maybe write it as 1/2 cup or 1/2 medium onion.
This was alrite. My onions burned a lil but the whole thing still came out eatable. Would def make again if i’m hungy and dont wanna cook much.
Glad it still turned out! Burnt onions happen—next time try lowering the heat when you add them so they soften before browning. Hungry-and-don’t-wanna-cook is exactly when this kind of hash hits 😄
Followed it pretty much exactly and it came out great. Next time I’ll dice the potatoes a bit smaller because mine took slightly longer to brown. Still super flavorful though.
Made this for breakfast and it was seriously comforting. The potatoes got nice and golden, and the paprika + thyme combo tastes way better than I expected. I added a bit of hot sauce and it was perfect.
Hot sauce is such a good idea 😄 I love when paprika + thyme actually delivers like that—will try your version!
I’m skeptical of the 4-egg step—only “optional” but it makes the whole thing messier. I skipped the eggs and it was fine, just more like a hash without the richness. Wouldn’t do 4 wells again, lol.
Totally get the messiness concern—4 eggs does make it richer, but it can turn into more of an “egg hash” situation than classic skillet-y texture. I’ve done 1–2 eggs and it still brings that richness without the extra fuss.
I always skip the egg too (or just scramble some on top). 4 wells sounds like a lot of work for breakfast, lol. If it was good without it, I’m with you—more like savory potatoes + sausage that way.
Pretty good, but my potatoes took longer than 10 minutes to really brown. Next time I’ll dice them a little smaller or cover the skillet briefly. Still tasty and the sausage flavor comes through.
Yeah, that tracks—potatoes can definitely take longer to really brown depending on size and how hot your pan runs. Dicing smaller or giving them a quick cover/steam time is a smart move. Glad the sausage flavor came through!