Thai Lettuce Wraps with Satay Pork Strips Recipe

Name: Thai Lettuce Wraps with Satay Pork Strips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 each pork chops boneless top loin, cut 1-inch thick; 1 x nonstick cooking spray vegetable oil; 1/2 cup hoisin sauce; ⅓ cup salad dressing, low-fat sesame ginger flavor; 2 large iceberg lettuce butterhead, leaves separated; 2 medium carrots peeled and cut into 2-inch matchsticks; 1/2 each english cucumber cut into 2-inch matchsticks; 2 ounces rice noodles vermicelli-style, thin; 16 each cliantro sprigs fresh, stems removed; 1/4 cup thai chile sauce prepared and sweet; 1/4 cup thai peanut sauce prepared; 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh; 1/4 teaspoon sugar optional

Servings: persons

4 each pork chops boneless top loin, cut 1-inch thick
1 x nonstick cooking spray vegetable oil
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
⅓ cup salad dressing, low-fat sesame ginger flavor
2 large iceberg lettuce butterhead, leaves separated
2 medium carrots peeled and cut into 2-inch matchsticks
1/2 each english cucumber cut into 2-inch matchsticks
2 ounces rice noodles vermicelli-style, thin
16 each cliantro sprigs fresh, stems removed
1/4 cup thai chile sauce prepared and sweet
1/4 cup thai peanut sauce prepared
1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
1/4 teaspoon sugar optional

1
Place chops in large self-sealing plastic bag; combine marinade ingredients in small bowl and pour over chops.
2
Seal bag and refrigerate 1 to 4 hours.
3
Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes prior to grilling.
4
Meanwhile, spray cold grill grate with vegetable oil cooking spray.
5
Prepare medium-hot fire in charcoal grill or preheat gas grill to medium-high.
6
Arrange coals or burners so there is a medium zone for finishing chops.
7
When ready to grill, remove chops from marinade (discarding marinade).
8
Grill pork directly over medium-high fire until seared, 3 minutes per side.
9
Slide chops to cooler part of grill, cover, and continue to grill until the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees F, about 5 minutes longer.
10
Transfer to cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
11
While pork is resting, soak rice noodles in very hot water for 10 minutes, then drain.
12
Arrange stack of large lettuce leaves attractively on large serving platter.
13
Place carrots, cucumber, rice noodles, and cilantro leaves in small dishes and arrange on serving platter.
14
Combine sauce ingredients and transfer sauce to small bowl or ramekin.
15
Cut pork into thin slices.
16
If desired, lay 3 medium-sized leaves of lettuce on serving platter and arrange pork on lettuce.
17
To assemble, let each guest place a lettuce leaf on an appetizer plate.
18
Mound a bit of rice noodles, carrot, and cucumber on lettuce; top with a few slices of pork.
19
Drizzle with sauce and add a couple cilantro leaves.
20
Fold over the lettuce to form a roll and enjoy.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 each pork chops boneless top loin, cut 1-inch thick, 1 x nonstick cooking spray vegetable oil, 1/2 cup hoisin sauce, ⅓ cup salad dressing, low-fat sesame ginger flavor, and more.

Yes, Thai Lettuce Wraps with Satay Pork Strips 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!

Thai Lettuce Wraps with Satay Pork Strips

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