Shredded Pork Lettuce Wraps with Mango and Cilantro

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Tender slow-cooked shredded pork paired with fresh mango chunks and aromatic cilantro, wrapped in crisp butter lettuce leaves for a refreshing Whole30 dish. This Latin American-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 255 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 240 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a slow cooker, combine 2 lbs pork shoulder chunks, 1 diced medium onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Pour 1 cup unsalted chicken broth over and stir gently.
  2. Step 2: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until pork is very tender and easily shredded.
  3. Step 3: Remove pork from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil and juice of 1 lime over shredded pork, mixing well.
  4. Step 4: Gently toss 1 diced medium mango and 1/2 cup chopped cilantro into the shredded pork.
  5. Step 5: To serve, spoon pork mixture into 8 large butter lettuce leaves. Fold lettuce around the filling and enjoy immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Shredded Pork Lettuce Wraps with Mango and Cilantro take to make?

Total time is about 255 minutes (15 min prep + 240 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Shredded Pork Lettuce Wraps with Mango and Cilantro?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork shoulder from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Shredded Pork Lettuce Wraps with Mango and Cilantro?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Shredded Pork Lettuce Wraps with Mango and Cilantro for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Shredded Pork Lettuce Wraps with Mango and Cilantro whole30?

Yes — this recipe is tagged whole30, gluten free, dairy free, paleo based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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