Pork Lettuce Wraps

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Pork Lettuce Wraps

Delicious and easy to make Pork Lettuce Wraps prepared with marinated pork tenderloin, sweet pineapple rings, and a spicy chili sauce.

Prep Time30

Cook Time15

Freezing/Chill Time1 30

Total Time2 15

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: pork lettuce wraps

Servings:

Author: Katerina | Diethood

Ingredients

For the Pork

1½ pounds pork tenderloin
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil divided
⅓ cup chopped green onions plus more for garnish
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons Sriracha
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

For the Pineapple

6 pineapple rings halved
2 tablespoons light brown sugar

For Serving

1 cup cooked brown rice
1 small head lettuce use Boston, Bibb, or butter lettuce, leaves separated, washed, and patted dry
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Prep. Wrap the pork tenderloin in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes. This will make it easier to slice it thin. DO NOT freeze it.
Make the marinade. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, ½ tablespoon sesame oil, green onions, garlic, and ginger.
Marinate. Remove the pork from the freezer and slice it into about ¼-inch thick strips. Place the pork strips in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Make the sriracha mix. In a small mixing bowl, combine the Sriracha, the honey, and the remaining sesame oil. Stir to combine and set aside for later.
Cook. Remove the pork from the refrigerator and let it stand for about 15 minutes on the counter to bring it to room temperature. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet set over high heat. Using tongs, remove the pork from the marinade and transfer to the skillet. Discard the marinade. Cook the pork, stirring frequently, for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through.
Cook the pineapple rings. In the meantime, preheat the oven to 425˚F. Arrange halved pineapple rings on a baking sheet covered with foil. Sprinkle the pineapple with brown sugar and bake in the oven for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden and caramelized. Remove from the oven.
Assemble. Remove pork from the heat. Spoon several tablespoons of rice into the center of a lettuce leaf. Top with a few pork strips, pineapple, sesame seeds, and drizzle with previously prepared chili mixture.
Finish and serve. Garnish with green onions and serve.

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