Sugar Crusted Pork Cabbage Wraps Recipe

Name: Sugar Crusted Pork Cabbage Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 tsp freshly grown pepper; 1/2 tsp five-spice powder; 1 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed; cooking spray; 2 tbsp. canola oil; 2 tbsp. dark sesame oil; 8 Napa cabbage leaves; 2 cups thinly sliced cucumber; 1 cup 1-inch green onion pieces; 8 tsp hoisin sauce; 4 tsps. sambal oelek (like Huy Fong chile paste)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tsp freshly grown pepper
1/2 tsp five-spice powder
1 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
cooking spray
2 tbsp. canola oil
2 tbsp. dark sesame oil
8 Napa cabbage leaves
2 cups thinly sliced cucumber
1 cup 1-inch green onion pieces
8 tsp hoisin sauce
4 tsps. sambal oelek (like Huy Fong chile paste)

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1. Combine first 5 ingredients, stirring well; rub spice mixture evenly over all sides of pork. Place pork in a zip-lock plastic bag and seal. Marinate in fridge for 1 hour, turning every 20 mins.
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2. Preheat oven to 375.
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3. Remove pork from fridge, let stand at room temp for 20 minus. Remove pork from bag and discard marinade. Place pork on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Back at 375 for 20 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 120. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes. Cut pork crosswise into 2-inch pieces and shred with 2 forks.
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4. Heat a large non-stick skillet over med-high heat. Add 1 tbsp. canola oil and 1 tbsp. sesame oil to pan. Swirl to coat. Add half of shredded pork to pan; saute 4 minutes or until browned and edges are crisp, stirring occasionally. Repeat procedure with remaining oils & pork. Place 1 cabbage leaf on each of 8 plates; divide pork evenly among leaves. Top each serving with 1/4 cup cucumber and 2 tbsp. green onion. Drizzle with 1 tsp hoisin over each serving and top each with 1/2 tsp sambal oelek.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 tsp freshly grown pepper, and more.

Yes, Sugar Crusted Pork Cabbage 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.

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Sugar Crusted Pork Cabbage Wraps

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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