**Hawaiian Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps: A Taste of Aloha in Every Bite**
Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Pacific Islands with our Hawaiian pulled pork lettuce wraps. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will transport your taste buds to the shores of paradise. Picture tender, slow-cooked pulled pork infused with the vibrant flavors of pineapple, soy sauce, and ginger, all wrapped in crisp, refreshing lettuce leaves. Each bite is a burst of sweet, savory, and tangy goodness, complemented by the crunch of the lettuce and the creamy coolness of the pineapple-cilantro dressing. Prepare to be captivated by this Hawaiian-inspired treat that promises an explosion of flavors with every bite.
**Featured Recipes:**
1. **Hawaiian Pulled Pork:** Dive into the art of slow-cooking with our detailed recipe for melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork. Learn the secrets of creating tender, flavorful pork that will be the star of your lettuce wraps.
2. **Pineapple-Cilantro Dressing:** Discover the harmony of flavors in our pineapple-cilantro dressing. This tangy, slightly sweet dressing adds a burst of freshness to the pulled pork and lettuce, creating a perfect balance of flavors.
3. **Assembling the Lettuce Wraps:** Learn the art of assembling the perfect lettuce wrap. From choosing the right lettuce leaves to layering the ingredients in just the right way, this step-by-step guide ensures that every bite is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
SPICY PORK LETTUCE WRAPS
These lettuce cups filled with spicy ground pork take inspiration from Larb. Found in several Southeast Asian countries, Larb usually features seasoned ground meat served with sticky rice or lettuce cups, topped with fresh vegetables and herbs. Toasted rice powder is typically mixed into the seasoning for some crunch and to help thicken the dressing. Katie opts for ground peanuts instead to achieve a similar texture and nutty flavor. These can also be made with ground chicken, duck, turkey, or crumbled tofu in place of the ground pork. Fresh and flavorful, these lettuce cups are super easy to make at home any night of the week.
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the scallion and carrot relish: Toss the soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, carrots, scallions and lime juice in a medium bowl. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- For the pork: Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil, and once hot, the pork. Cook the pork, breaking it up with the back of your spoon until it browns and is no longer pink, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the red pepper flakes, salt, garlic, ginger and shallots. Cook until they are aromatic and incorporated, another minute. Add the hoisin and stir to combine, then add the soy sauce. Cook until the pork is sticky and glazed, about 3 minutes. Transfer the pork to a serving bowl.
- Serve the pork with the lettuce leaves, some scallion and carrot relish, cilantro leaves, mint leaves, peanuts and sriracha, letting everyone build their own wraps with all the fixings.
HAWAIIAN PULLED PORK LETTUCE WRAPS
We love this easy slow-cooker recipe on Sunday afternoons. It's equally comforting and light for lunch or dinner. We serve ours with sweet potato oven fries and roasted green beans. -Arlene Rakoczy, Gilbert, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rub roast with sage, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Place in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with pineapple and ginger. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours., Remove roast; shred with 2 forks. Strain cooking juices. Reserve pineapple and 1 cup juices; discard remaining juices. Skim fat from reserved juices. Return pork and cooking juices to slow cooker; stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Heat through. Serve in lettuce leaves with reserved pineapple and, if desired, green onions., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture and juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 535mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
VIETNAMESE PORK LETTUCE WRAPS
Casual, flavorful and low in carbohydrates, these Vietnamese Pork Lettuce Wraps are a perfect and low-fuss way to feed a group. Place the ingredients in separate dishes and let your guests assemble their own wrap, which allows them to personalize to suit their tastes. -Gretchen Barnes, Fairfax, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix vinegar, sugar and salt until blended. Stir in carrots and onion; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., In a large skillet, cook pork, ginger and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until pork is no longer pink, breaking up pork into crumbles; drain. Stir in soy sauce, mirin, salt, pepper and, if desired, fish sauce., To serve, drain carrot mixture. Place pork mixture in lettuce leaves; top with cucumber, red pepper, green onions, carrot mixture and herbs. Sprinkle with jalapeno and peanuts; drizzle with hoisin sauce. Squeeze lime juice over tops. Fold lettuce over filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
SLOW COOKER HAWAIIAN-STYLE PULLED PORK
This slow cooker pulled pork has a sweet twist! Serve it over rice with veggies, or on a bun with coleslaw.
Provided by Natalie
Categories Pulled Pork
Time 6h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pour pineapple chunks and juice in a bowl; add brown sugar, soy sauce, onion, garlic, pepper flakes, ginger, and black pepper and stir to combine.
- Cut pork butt in quarters and place in a slow cooker. Pour pineapple mixture over top.
- Cover and cook on Low until pork is tender and can be easily pulled apart with a fork, 6 to 8 hours.
- Shred pork in the juices and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 138.9 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 40.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 496.1 mg
LUAU PORK LETTUCE WRAPS
I first made this recipe when our family took a trip to a beach house in Florida. On my night to cook, I did a luau theme and used this recipe as the appetizer. These are still a favorite today! -Joyce Conway, Westerville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 6h30m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rub salt and pepper over roast; transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Combine ketchup, hoisin and chili sauce; pour over roast. Top with mushrooms, onion and pineapple. Cook, covered, on low until pork is tender, 6-8 hours., Remove roast; cool slightly. Strain cooking juices. Reserve vegetables and 1/2 to 1-1/2 cups juices; discard remaining juices. Skim fat from reserved juices. Shred pork with 2 forks. Return pork and reserved vegetables slow cooker; pour desired amount of reserved cooking juices over pork mixture and stir to combine. Stir in water chestnuts; heat through. Serve in lettuce leaves; top with green onions, if desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary. Serve with lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 1017mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
GINGER PORK LETTUCE WRAPS
When I make Asian-spiced lettuce wraps with lean ground pork, I remind my family they're meant to be an appetizer-but maybe I should just call it supper. -Mary Kisinger, Medicine Hat, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook pork and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until pork is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up pork into crumbles., Stir in hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, vinegar, soy sauce and chili sauce until blended. Add water chestnuts, green onions and oil; heat through. To serve, place pork mixture in lettuce leaves; fold lettuce over filling. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Tips:
- To save time, use a slow cooker to cook the pork. Simply combine all of the ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
- For a more flavorful pulled pork, marinate it overnight in the refrigerator before cooking.
- If you don't have hoisin sauce, you can substitute oyster sauce or teriyaki sauce.
- To make the lettuce wraps easier to assemble, use large leaves of romaine lettuce.
- Serve the lettuce wraps with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
Conclusion:
These Hawaiian pulled pork lettuce wraps are a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a summer party or potluck. The pulled pork is flavorful and juicy, and the lettuce wraps are a healthy and refreshing way to enjoy it. With a few simple tips, you can make these lettuce wraps even more delicious and enjoyable.
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