Hoisin Pork Lettuce Wraps
Experience the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors with these Hoisin Pork Lettuce Wraps—a quick, vibrant meal that’s as fun to eat as it is delicious. Featuring tender, seasoned ground pork infused with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a luscious hoisin-soy glaze, this recipe is loaded with fresh, crunchy bites of shredded carrot and diced water chestnuts. Nestled in crisp butter lettuce leaves, these wraps are a low-carb, high-flavor option perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Ready in just 25 minutes, they’re topped off with optional garnishes like chopped peanuts and cilantro for a burst of extra texture and brightness. Whether you’re craving a lighter dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these Asian-inspired lettuce wraps are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground pork
- 1/3 cup Hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
- 3 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced (whites and greens separated)
- 1/2 cup Water chestnuts, diced
- 1/3 cup Carrot, shredded
- 2 teaspoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (optional, for heat)
- 12 leaves Butter lettuce leaves (or Boston lettuce)
- 2 tablespoons Peanuts, chopped (for garnish, optional)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the sesame oil. Add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground pork to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the pork is browned and fully cooked.
Stir in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha (if using). Mix well to evenly coat the pork.
Add the diced water chestnuts, shredded carrot, and the white portions of the green onions. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the green portions of the green onions.
Wash and dry the butter lettuce leaves thoroughly. Arrange them on a serving platter.
Spoon the pork mixture into each lettuce leaf, being careful not to overfill.
If desired, garnish with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro for added texture and flavor.
Serve immediately, allowing guests to pick up the lettuce wraps and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1942 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.8 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.4 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 411 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 2395 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.1 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.9 g | ||
| Protein | 129.4 g | 259% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1473 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
