Pork Mole Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Pork Mole Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 fresh leg of pork 402D, outside muscle; 1/2 cup kosher salt; 1/4 cup black pepper fresh ground; 1/4 cup smoked paprika; 1/4 cup dark brown sugar; 2 ounces ancho chile powder; 2 ounces granulated garlic; 2 ounces onion powder; 1 gallon pork stock prepared; 2 quarts dark beer; 4 white onions small, peeled, rough chop; 2 cloves garlic peeled; 4 celery ribs, rough chop; 4 medium carrots rough chop; 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds; 1/4 cup sesame seeds; 4 cinnamon sticks; 4 pods star anise; 1 ounce allspice berries; 6 bay leaves; 6 ancho chiles soaked, seeded, and stemmed; 6 guajillo chiles soaked, seeded, and stemmed; 2 chipotle chile in adobo sauce; 8 ounces mexican chocolate

Servings: persons

1 fresh leg of pork 402D, outside muscle
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup black pepper fresh ground
1/4 cup smoked paprika
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 ounces ancho chile powder
2 ounces granulated garlic
2 ounces onion powder
1 gallon pork stock prepared
2 quarts dark beer
4 white onions small, peeled, rough chop
2 cloves garlic peeled
4 celery ribs, rough chop
4 medium carrots rough chop
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
4 cinnamon sticks
4 pods star anise
1 ounce allspice berries
6 bay leaves
6 ancho chiles soaked, seeded, and stemmed
6 guajillo chiles soaked, seeded, and stemmed
2 chipotle chile in adobo sauce
8 ounces mexican chocolate

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1. In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well to combine
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2. Completely rub mix rub over pork and let sit for a minimum of 4 hours to overnight
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1. Preheat a 350u00b0F oven
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2. In large rondeau pot, heat oil and evenly sear all sides of pork then remove set aside
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3. Add the vegetables and spices and caramelize, add the pork back in
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4. Add the beer, stock, chilies, and chocolate and bring to a simmer
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5. Cover and place in oven and cook until an internal temperature of 185u00b0F, approximately 8 hours
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6. Remove the pork and pull the meat
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7. Strain and skim braising liquid, reduce if necessary, reserve
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8. Combine pork with strained braising liquid and mix well to combine
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9. Season as needed
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1. In center of butter lettuce cups place pulled pork
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2. Garnish with chopped green onions

922

kcal

Calories

Fat

168

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 1 fresh leg of pork 402D, outside muscle, 1/2 cup kosher salt, 1/4 cup black pepper fresh ground, 1/4 cup smoked paprika, and more.

Yes, Pork Mole Lettuce Wraps falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Pork Mole Lettuce Wraps

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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