Spicy Pork Lettuce Wraps with Ginger-Soy Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Ground pork stir-fried with fresh ginger, garlic, and a savory soy sauce glaze, served in crisp lettuce cups for a light, flavorful meal. This Asian-inspired pork recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground pork, ginger root, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 (450 g) ground pork
• 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger root
• 3 cloves minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 3 thinly sliced green onions
• 12 butter lettuce leaves
• 1 tbsp for garnish toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 lb ground pork, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pork, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes. Cook for another 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the pork.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 3 thinly sliced green onions.
5. Step 5: Spoon the pork mixture evenly into 12 butter lettuce leaves. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.