Whole30 Classic Pork Pot Stickers
Elevate your appetizer game with these flavorful and Whole30-friendly Classic Pork Pot Stickers! This healthy twist on a beloved Asian-inspired recipe swaps traditional dough wrappers for tender napa cabbage leaves, creating a gluten-free and grain-free dumpling alternative you’ll love. The savory filling features ground pork infused with aromatic green onions, garlic, ginger, and umami-packed coconut aminos, sesame oil, and fish sauce. After being pan-seared to golden perfection and steamed to juicy tenderness, each pot sticker offers a satisfying combination of crispy and succulent textures. Ready in under an hour, these cabbage-wrapped bites are perfect for meal prep or served hot as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Pair them with additional coconut aminos for dipping to take the flavor up a notch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 4 stalks green onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 12 whole leaves napa cabbage leaves
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Begin by preparing the filling. In a large bowl, combine ground pork, chopped green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, coconut aminos, sesame oil, and fish sauce. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Prepare the napa cabbage leaves by carefully removing them from the head of cabbage. Wash and pat dry.
Lay a cabbage leaf flat and place about a tablespoon of the pork filling in the center.
Fold the edges of the cabbage leaf around the filling to form a rough dumpling shape. Use a skewer or toothpick to secure if necessary.
Repeat the process with the remaining cabbage leaves and filling.
In a large non-stick skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat.
Carefully place the pot stickers in the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
Carefully add water to the skillet and cover immediately. Allow the pot stickers to steam for about 6-8 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through.
Remove the lid and continue to cook until all the water evaporates and the bottom of the pot stickers becomes crispy again.
Remove from pan and serve hot. Enjoy your Whole30 Classic Pork Pot Stickers with additional coconut aminos for dipping, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1845 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.2 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.0 g | 300% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 408 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 2142 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 123.7 g | 247% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 368 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 881 mg | 19% | |
*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.
