Garlic-Ginger Infused Pork Lettuce Wraps

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

Juicy ground pork cooked with aromatic garlic and ginger, served in crisp lettuce leaves for a light and flavorful meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground pork, butter lettuce leaves, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 400 g ground pork
• 12 leaves, washed and dried butter lettuce leaves
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp chopped green onions
• 2 tbsp, for garnish crushed peanuts
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until aromatic.
2. Step 2: Add 400 g ground pork to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil, cooking for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the pork.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and mix in 3 tbsp chopped green onions.
5. Step 5: Spoon the pork mixture evenly into 12 butter lettuce leaves, garnish each with a sprinkle of 2 tbsp crushed peanuts, and serve immediately as wraps.