Asian Pork Lettuce Wraps
Make Asian Pork Lettuce Wraps in 25 minutes. This easy lettuce wraps recipe is fresh, flavorful, and perfect for a quick dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground pork
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- black pepper to taste
- 1 head butter lettuce leaves separated, washed, and dried
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots grated
- toasted sesame seeds optional
- ¼ cup Sriracha ranch dressing
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the ground pork with the onion and garlic until the pork is cooked through and no longer pink, about 4-6 minutes.1 lb. ground pork, 1 small onion, 2 cloves garlic
- Drain the grease and return the pork mixture to the pan.
- Stir in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ground ginger, Sriracha, and black pepper.¼ cup hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon Sriracha, black pepper
- Cook, stirring frequently, over medium-high heat until the sauce thickens and coats the pork, about 3-5 minutes.
- Spoon the pork mixture into the lettuce leaves.1 head butter lettuce
- Top with green onions and grated carrots. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if desired.3 green onions, 2 medium carrots, toasted sesame seeds
- Drizzle with Sriracha ranch dressing and serve immediately.¼ cup Sriracha ranch dressing
Notes
🥡 STORAGE: Store filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
Keep lettuce separate to prevent sogginess
♨️ REHEATING: Microwave heat the filling in 30-second intervals until warmed through
Skillet reheat over medium heat until hot
Air fryer not recommended for reheating filling
❄️ FREEZING: Freeze filling in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating
Do not freeze lettuce leaves
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS: Use fresh lettuce for the best texture
Drain excess grease to avoid a greasy filling
Adjust spice level to your preference
Serve immediately after assembling
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS: Stovetop recommended method
Instant Pot - use the sauté function for cooking pork mixture
♻️ LEFTOVERS: Turn into rice bowls for an easy next-day meal
Use as a filling for wraps or tacos
📝 NOTES: This recipe works well with ground chicken or ground beef
Add extra vegetables if you want more texture
This recipe is easy to double for meal prep
If you cannot find Sriracha ranch dressing, mix ¼ cup ranch dressing with 1-2 teaspoons Sriracha to make a quick homemade version
Nutrition
Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 897mg | Potassium: 624mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 6546IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg
