Spicy Korean-Inspired Pork Lettuce Wraps

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

Savory and spicy ground pork stir-fried with garlic and gochujang, served in crisp lettuce leaves for a fresh bite. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground pork, sesame oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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

• 1 lb ground pork
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp, minced ginger
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 stalks, sliced green onions
• 8 large leaves butter lettuce leaves
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking, about 1 minute.
2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground pork, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp brown sugar; cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the pork.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and mix in 3 sliced green onions.
6. Step 6: Spoon the spicy pork mixture into 8 large butter lettuce leaves, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately.