Best 9 Vietnamese Grilled Pork Wrapped In Lettuce Recipes

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**Explore the tantalizing flavors of Vietnamese Grilled Pork Wrapped in Lettuce, a symphony of fresh herbs, savory grilled pork, and crisp lettuce.**

Immerse yourself in the vibrant Vietnamese culinary tradition with this delightful dish that embodies the essence of Vietnamese cuisine. This recipe collection takes you on a journey of flavors, textures, and aromas, showcasing the perfect balance between sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. Discover the art of grilling pork to perfection, creating a smoky, succulent filling that pairs harmoniously with the refreshing crunch of lettuce. Enhance your culinary skills by crafting the accompanying dipping sauce, a symphony of flavors that elevates the dish to new heights. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring success in recreating this authentic Vietnamese delicacy.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

VIETNAMESE PORK LETTUCE WRAPS



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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

1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 medium carrots, julienned
1/2 medium onion, cut into thin slices
FILLING:
1 pound ground pork
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin (sweet rice wine)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon fish sauce, optional
ASSEMBLY:
8 Bibb lettuce leaves
1/2 English cucumber, finely chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup each coarsely chopped fresh basil, cilantro and mint
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup salted peanuts, chopped
Hoisin sauce
Lime wedges

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.

VIETNAMESE PORK (FOR BOWLS, LETTUCE WRAPS, SANDWICHES)



VIETNAMESE PORK (FOR BOWLS, LETTUCE WRAPS, SANDWICHES) image

Provided by Jean | Extra Petite

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb pork (preferably pork shoulder *)
3 Tablespoons brown sugar (or 2.5 Tbs honey)
2 Tablespoons regular soy sauce (or 2 teaspoons "dark" or "thick" soy sauce)
2 Tablespoons fish sauce and/or oyster sauce (I do half & half)
1.5 Tablespoons neutral cooking oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 to 4 cloves minced garlic
1 stalk minced lemongrass ** (see note - we never have any)
Optional: minced shallot or onion (jalapeno/chili pepper or red pepper flakes)
cilantro
crushed peanuts
Nuoc cham sauce
quick pickles
Generous spread of mayo (we love Kewpie mayo from the Asian grocery)
Pate is tasty and traditional, if you have it on hand
Pork, cucumber spears, pickled carrots, cilantro, jalapenos

Steps:

  • Chop + mix together all the marinade ingredients. If you have a food processor, you can put the garlic, shallot, and lemongrass all in together to chop finely.
  • Slice the pork to about 1/4″ thick pieces and pound with a mallet if you have one (with a layer of saran wrap or parchment paper in between).
  • Coat the pork well in the marinade, and refrigerate for 2 hours to 24 hours, stirring once in between.
  • To cook the pork, grilling in a basket is ideal. As we don't have a grill, we've been making these 2 other ways that work well!

BANH-MI WRAP: VIETNAMESE GRILLED PORK WRAP WITH PICKLED CARROTS AND MINT



Banh-mi Wrap: Vietnamese Grilled Pork Wrap with Pickled Carrots and Mint image

Provided by Aarti Sequeira

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups shredded carrots (10 ounces)
1/4 cup soy sauce (I use gluten-free low-sodium tamari)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 teaspoon garam masala, store-bought or homemade, recipe follows
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 small shallot, minced (about 3 tablespoons)
1 pound (1/2-inch thick) boneless center-cut pork loin chops
4 flour tortillas (gluten-free alternative: brown rice tortillas, or use small corn ones and make these as tacos!)
Mayonnaise, as needed
1 English cucumber, sliced thinly on the bias
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 bunch fresh mint
4 Fresno chiles, or jalapeno peppers, sliced thinly
2 limes, each cut into 4 wedges
1/4 cup green cardamom pods, shelled, husks discarded (about 2 tablespoons of seeds)
3 tablespoons whole cloves
4 large black cardamom pods, shelled, husks discarded (about 1 tablespoon of seeds), optional
3 large cinnamon sticks (if you have the kind you get at Indian stores, it's about 3 tablespoons of cinnamon bark bits)

Steps:

  • For the pickled carrots: In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, and salt until dissolved. Add the carrots, toss to coat and allow to pickle for about 2 hours. For the pork: Combine the soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, five-spice powder, garam masala, black pepper, garlic and shallots in a re-sealable plastic bag. Seal and shake until well dissolved. Add the pork to the bag, massage the marinade into the pork and marinate for 1 hour. When you're ready to cook the pork, grab a large cast-iron skillet. Place the pan over high heat until it is smoking. Using a pair of tongs, pull each pork chop out of the marinade, shake off the excess and place it in the pan. Don't crowd the pan - no meat should be touching! You want the meat to sear, not steam. After about 2 minutes, flip each chop; it should be a caramel brown color. Cook another minute on the other side and remove from the pan. If you're cooking in batches, cook the remaining chops. Slice the chops into thin strips. For the sandwiches: Warm the tortillas up over an open flame so they become soft and pliable. I also like to char them a little! If you don't have a gas stove, warm them in a pan over medium heat, or pop them in a microwave for 10 to 15 seconds. Smear a little mayo down the middle of the tortilla. Then, pile a little layer of pickled carrots, some cucumber slices, a few sprigs of cilantro, some mint leaves, pork chop strips, a few slices of chiles a and squeeze of fresh lime juice over the top. Wrap, and secure with toothpick. Wrap in parchment paper if you're taking them to the beach, or just eat right away if you're not!;
  • Add the green cardamom seeds, cloves, black cardamom seeds and cinnamon sticks to a spice/coffee grinder and grind until fine. Store in an airtight container away from direct sunlight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calorie, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 66 milligrams, Sodium 1361 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 14 grams

GRILLED PORK LETTUCE WRAPS



Grilled Pork Lettuce Wraps image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh lemongrass
2 shallots, finely chopped
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds thin boneless pork chops
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon grated carrot
1 teaspoon Asian chile sauce, such as sambal oelek
1 clove garlic, minced
1 head Boston lettuce, leaves separated
1/2 bunch mint
1/2 bunch basil
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 red jalapeno pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 cup prepared fried shallots, scallions or onions
1 bag Asian shrimp chips

Steps:

  • Prepare the pork: Mash the garlic into a paste with the flat side of a knife. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the lemongrass, shallots, brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, vegetable oil and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the pork and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
  • Make the sauce: Whisk the lime juice, fish sauce, granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl. Stir in the carrot, chile sauce and garlic.
  • Preheat a grill to high. Brush the grill with vegetable oil. Remove the pork from the marinade and grill until well marked, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then cut into strips. Arrange the pork and lettuce on a platter; set out the herbs, cucumber, jalapeno and fried shallots for fixings. Assemble the lettuce wraps and serve with the carrot sauce and shrimp chips.

VIETNAMESE GRILLED PORK AND RICE VERMICELLI NOODLE BOWL



Vietnamese Grilled Pork and Rice Vermicelli Noodle Bowl image

You usually think about pho when going to a Vietnamese restaurant, but it's time to graduate to bun! Bun is a type of noodles, made of rice like pho but thinner and springier. They are cooked, chilled and then used as a base for cold noodle bowls. My favorite protein to top these bowls with is this delicious sweet, smoky lemongrass pork. I love cooking this on a hot griddle to get a great sear.

Provided by Jet Tila

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lime juice
1/4 cup (60 milliliters) fish sauce
1/4 cup (60 milliliters) water
1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) rice vinegar
1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Thai chili, finely chopped
1 large or 2 medium shallots, sliced thin
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon (30 grams) minced lemongrass
2 tablespoons (30 grams) water
3 tablespoons (45 grams) granulated sugar
3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) fish sauce
Heavy pinch black pepper
1 pound (450 grams) pork butt, sliced paper-thin against the grain (see Cook's Note)
2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) vegetable oil
8 ounces (240 grams) Vietnamese thin rice sticks (bun)
1/2 cup (95 grams) shredded daikon radish
1/2 cup (95 grams) shredded carrot
3 tablespoons (45 grams) coarsely chopped roasted peanuts
3 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • For the dipping sauce: Combine all the sauce ingredients and stir to dissolve the sugar completely. Set aside.
  • For the pork: Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a blender; puree about 20 seconds until smooth. Place the pork in a medium bowl, pour the marinade over the meat and massage the pork well. Marinate for at least 1 hour if time allows. Heat a grill pan, medium skillet or griddle to high and add the oil. When you see white wisps of smoke, saute the pork for about 5 minutes until cooked through.
  • For the noodles: Soak the rice sticks in warm water for 20 minutes. Drain, then boil the soaked rice sticks in 3 quarts (2.8 liters) of water in a 4-quart (3.8-liter) pot for about 12 minutes until al dente. Rinse them well under cold water in a fine mesh strainer and reserve.
  • Assembly: Divide the noodles into 4 separate bowls. Place the pork on top of the noodles. Sprinkle the pork with radish, carrot, roasted peanuts and scallions. Pour Nuoc Cham Sauce over the noodles and mix them well like a salad.

VIETNAMESE GRILLED PORK WRAPPED IN LETTUCE



Vietnamese grilled pork wrapped in Lettuce image

This interesting Vietnamese grilled dish combines pork with the sweet spice of anise and cinnamon. The longer the pork is marinated, the more flavorful the dish. To serve according to Vietnamese tradition, wrap in lettuce leaves, with noodles and fresh mint and cilantro leaves inside. I found this recipe at the EthnicGrocer sight. How good and easy does it sound! I think I'll make it with chicken!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb pork tenderloin
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon anise, freshly ground
1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
1 tablespoon stir-fry oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic, chopped
lettuce leaf
mint leaf
cilantro leaf
1 cup vermicelli, cooked

Steps:

  • Cut pork into 8 to 10 strips.
  • Combine marinade ingredients.
  • Add meat and marinate meat for 1 hour.
  • Grill or broil pork until done, about 10-15.
  • Arrange lettuce leaves, mint, cilantro, and noodles on a serving platter.
  • To serve, wrap hot meat, mint, cilantro, and noodles in lettuce leaves.

VIETNAMESE PORK AND SCALLION LETTUCE WRAPS



Vietnamese Pork and Scallion Lettuce Wraps image

What a great, tasty meal this is. I found this recipe years ago somewhere on the Internet, and it is definitely a staple for us. You can substitute chicken for the pork, if desired. I also make just the sauce and use it as a sweet/sour stir fry sauce. Everyone assembles their own lettuce wraps, which is also fun for kids! Fantastique!

Provided by C in PA

Categories     Vietnamese

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb boneless pork loin, cut into strips
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon pepper
3 scallions
3/4 tablespoon sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 inch ginger, peeled and minced
1 cup cooked rice (I prefer jasmine) or 1 cup cooked jasmine rice (I prefer jasmine)
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
butter lettuce (I prefer butter or red leaf) or red leaf lettuce, washed (I prefer butter or red leaf)

Steps:

  • Place meat strips in plastic zipper bag.
  • In food processor, blend soy sauce, honey, pepper, scallions, 3/4 tbsp sesame oil, garlic and ginger.
  • Pour into bag and marinate meat for several hours.
  • Take meat out of bag, reserving marinade.
  • Stir fry meat until done.
  • Take meat out of pan and cover.
  • In pan, pour in rest of the marinade and the marmalade and vinegar.
  • Boil over high heat for 1 minute.
  • Layer rice, meat, and sauce on lettuce leaf.
  • Wrap and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.3, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 71.4, Sodium 1073.3, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 18.2, Protein 25.8

LEMONGRASS PORK PATTIES WITH VIETNAMESE DIPPING SAUCE



Lemongrass Pork Patties With Vietnamese Dipping Sauce image

In Vietnam, little pork patties like this are often grilled over charcoal right on the street and diners sit and eat on (now iconic) little plastic stools. You can serve these patties simply wrapped in the lettuce leaves here, as a snack, or over vermicelli noodles, as a larger meal. What’s non-negotiable? Serve with plenty of herbs and the funky, salty, sour, sweet dipping sauce.

Provided by Kristin Donnelly

Categories     Sandwich     Ginger     Pork     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Lemongrass     Green Onion/Scallion

Yield Makes 12 2-inch patties

Number Of Ingredients 18

Patties:
1 pound ground pork
3 large cloves of garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion greens (from 3 to 4 scallions)
1 stalk lemongrass, tough outer layers removed, lower 6 inches of tender bulb, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce (such as nuoc mam or nam pla)
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Sauce and assembly:
1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar, plus more to taste
1 tablespoons sugar, plus more to taste
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fish sauce
Pinch of crushed red pepper
12 lettuce leaves, such as Boston lettuce or iceberg
Herb sprigs, such as mint, cilantro and Thai basil

Steps:

  • For the patties:
  • In a large bowl, use your hands to mix together all of the ingredients, then form the mixture into twelve 2-inch patties (about 3/4 inch thick). Arrange the patties on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until firm.
  • Preheat the grill for at least 10 minutes and set it up to grill over moderately high heat. Oil the grates. Grill the patties until brown grill marks form on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Flip the patties, then grill for 3 to 4 minutes longer, until cooked through but still juicy.
  • For the sauce and assembly:
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk the vinegar with the sugar and water. Add the fish sauce, then taste and season with more vinegar or sugar, depending on your taste.
  • Arrange the lettuce leaves and herb sprigs on a platter. To serve, wrap the pork patties and herb sprigs in lettuce and dip in the sauc

VIETNAMESE GRILLED PORK



Vietnamese Grilled Pork image

This traditional recipe uses a caramelized marinade to give the grilled pork strips a smoky-sweet flavor.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Pork

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup sugar
2 large shallots, sliced (white parts only) or 5 scallions, chopped (white parts only)
2 teaspoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs pork loin, sliced into large pieces about 1/4 inch thick

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar with 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir a few times and allow to simmer until the sauce turns deep brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, have some extra hot water ready on a back burner. Once the sauce reaches the desired color, carefully add 4 to 5 tbsp hot water to slow the cooking and thin the sauce. (Be sure to hold the pan away from you so that none of the hot caramel splatters on you when you add the water). If necessary, add more hot water. The sauce should only be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Set aside to cool.
  • Pound the shallots in a mortar and pestle or mince by hand. Transfer the shallots to a mixing bowl and combine with the fish sauce, soy sauce, salt, vegetable oil, and cooled caramel marinade. Stir well to blend.
  • Add the pork slices and let marinate for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a broiler or light a charcoal or gas grill. When the broiler or fire is very hot, cook the pork until just done, about 2 minutes on each side. Let the pork rest for 10 to 15 minutes, and cut into thin strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.4, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 102.1, Sodium 548.3, Carbohydrate 14.4, Sugar 12.6, Protein 34.6

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork: The best cut of pork for this recipe is a pork shoulder or pork butt. These cuts are flavorful and have a good amount of fat, which will help keep the pork moist during grilling.
  • Marinate the pork overnight: Marinating the pork overnight will help to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor. You can use a variety of marinades, but a simple marinade made with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar is a good option.
  • Grill the pork over medium heat: Grilling the pork over medium heat will help to prevent it from drying out. Cook the pork until it is cooked through, but not overcooked.
  • Wrap the pork in lettuce leaves: Once the pork is cooked, wrap it in lettuce leaves. This will help to keep the pork moist and add a refreshing flavor.
  • Serve the pork with dipping sauce: Serve the pork with a dipping sauce made with fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, and chili peppers. This dipping sauce will add a delicious flavor to the pork.

Conclusion:

Vietnamese grilled pork wrapped in lettuce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. The pork is marinated in a flavorful marinade and then grilled until cooked through. It is then wrapped in lettuce leaves and served with a dipping sauce. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!

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