Grilled Pork Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Grilled Pork Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Prepare the pork: Mash the garlic into a paste with the flat side of a knife.
2
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.
3
Add the pork and toss to coat.
4
Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
5
Make the sauce: Whisk the lime juice, fish sauce, granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl.
6
Stir in the carrot, chile sauce and garlic.
7
Preheat a grill to high.
8
Brush the grill with vegetable oil.
9
Remove the pork from the marinade and grill until well marked, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
10
Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then cut into strips.
11
Arrange the pork and lettuce on a platter; set out the herbs, cucumber, jalapeno and fried shallots for fixings.
12
Assemble the lettuce wraps and serve with the carrot sauce and shrimp chips.
13
Photograph by Con Poulos

692

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cloves garlic, minced, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh lemongrass, 2 shallots, finely chopped, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Pork Lettuce Wraps

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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