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Pork Lettuce Wraps

Savory ground pork with crunchy water chestnuts cooked in a rich hoisin sauce, served inside crisp butter lettuce leaves.

27 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts, diced
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 2 heads butter lettuce, separated

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 lb ground pork and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart until no longer pink and internal temperature reaches 160°F.

  3. 3

    Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 1/2 cup diced water chestnuts, stirring for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Stir in 1/4 cup hoisin sauce and 2 tbsp soy sauce, simmering for 2 minutes until sauce thickens.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat, fold in 4 sliced green onions, and spoon mixture into 2 heads separated butter lettuce.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Pork Lettuce Wraps reach?

For Pork Lettuce Wraps, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of hoisin sauce in Pork Lettuce Wraps?

The entry for Pork Lettuce Wraps calls for 1/4 cup hoisin sauce. In its place: Stir together equal parts soy sauce and smooth peanut butter or miso, with a little honey and a drop of rice vinegar.

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground pork in Pork Lettuce Wraps?

Yes. Use dark-meat ground chicken or turkey if you can, and add a teaspoon of oil per half pound, since pork brings fat that poultry does not. As written, the entry for Pork Lettuce Wraps uses 1 lb ground pork.

Is Pork Lettuce Wraps keto-friendly?

A serving of Pork Lettuce Wraps carries 14 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 70 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 14 percent.

Does Pork Lettuce Wraps contain soy?

Yes: 1/4 cup hoisin sauce and 2 tbsp soy sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and soy. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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