Tiki-Inspired Spiced Pork Lettuce Wraps with Pineapple Salsa

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

Savory ground pork seasoned with warm Polynesian spices, served in crisp lettuce cups topped with a sweet and tangy pineapple salsa for a playful Tiki-themed appetizer or light meal. This asian fusion-inspired sandwiches & wraps ready in about 30 minutes blends ground pork, small, finely diced yellow onion, minced garlic into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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
• 1 small, finely diced yellow onion
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3/4 cup finely diced fresh pineapple
• 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 8 large, washed and dried romaine or butter lettuce leaves
• 2 tbsp chopped green onions

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add 1 small finely diced yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp ground allspice, and 1/2 tsp ground ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 lb ground pork to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula; cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce and cook for another 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
6. Step 6: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup finely diced fresh pineapple, 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; mix well to create the pineapple salsa.
7. Step 7: To serve, spoon the spiced pork mixture into 8 large washed and dried romaine or butter lettuce leaves.
8. Step 8: Top each lettuce cup with a generous spoonful of pineapple salsa and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped green onions over all for freshness and crunch.