Gingery Pork Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Gingery Pork Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, minced; 1/2 yellow onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 ounces water chestnuts, chopped; 1 cup bagged coleslaw mix; 1/2 cup hoisin sauce; 1/4 cup water; 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; small pinch of red pepper flakes; bibb or romaine lettuce leaves, for serving; sesame seeds and chopped scallions for garnish

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
1/2 lb ground pork
1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, minced
1/2 yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 ounces water chestnuts, chopped
1 cup bagged coleslaw mix
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
small pinch of red pepper flakes
bibb or romaine lettuce leaves, for serving
sesame seeds and chopped scallions for garnish

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1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium high heat and add 1/2 of the sesame oil.
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2. Add the onion, garlic and pork to the pan.
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3. Break up the pork with a spatula and cook until the pork is done, about 5 minutes.
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4. Remove the pork to a plate.
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5. Place the skillet back on the burner and add the bell pepper, mushrooms, water chestnuts and cabbage/carrot mixture.
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6. Cook for a few minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.
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7. While the vegetables cook, whisk the hoisin, water, ginger, vinegar, pepper flakes and soy sauce together in a small bowl.
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8. Add the pork mixture to the vegetable mixture, then pour in the sauce.
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9. Stir well to combine and cook for a few more minutes to allow everything to heat through.
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10. Remove from heat.
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11. Bring to the table on a large plate, with the lettuce leaves and garnish on the side.

205

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided, 1/2 lb ground pork, 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped, 1 red bell pepper, minced, and more.

Yes, Gingery Pork Lettuce Wraps falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Gingery Pork Lettuce Wraps

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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