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
