Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps - Recipe Girl (2024)

FAQs

What can I use instead of lettuce for lettuce wraps? ›

The great thing about lettuce wraps is that they are easily modifiable when it comes to the filling and the wrapping. Cabbage leaves would also be a yummy substitute.

“Low and slow” experts typically recommend keeping the internal air temperature of your smoker at about 225°F (107°C) during the cook. But at that temperature, it can take as long as 18 hours to bring the internal temperature of the pork up to its target of 195-205°F (91-96°C).

Lettuce wraps are much lower in calories than bread, and they are very fresh. Corn Tortillas → Corn tortillas tend to be cleaner than regular bread. You can even use a tortilla to replace a pizza crust which is much lighter option.

Store shredded lettuce in a plastic bag with paper towels to soak up extra moisture. Keep the bag in your fridge's crisper drawer for best results. Shredded lettuce, which is great to add to tacos or wraps for an extra crunch, should keep for about five days when stored this way.

Ingredients for Chicken Lettuce Wraps

The key ingredient is hoisin — a sweet, salty, slightly tangy, spiced sauce that's like the Chinese equivalent to American barbecue sauce. Here, I mix it with some soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sesame oil to make a sticky glaze for the chicken in our wraps.

I did a little research and looked up a number of lettuce wrap recipes to see what lettuce seemed to be used the most. Iceberg, Boston, green leaf and butter lettuce seemed the most used, the favorites being iceberg and butter. Asian wraps seemed to use more iceberg.

While it may not be as vitamin-dense as its dark green friends, Romaine lettuce contains solid amounts of minerals like potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorous. Plus, it has high levels of vitamin K and beta carotene. This crunchy lettuce is great for refreshing salads, sandwich toppers, or even lettuce wraps.

Low and Slow

After achieving a beautiful, deep brown sear, lower the heat to 325 to allow the pork to become tender. The shoulder will cook in its own juices, creating deeply savory and succulent meat. Covering the meat keeps the moisture internal, resulting in the perfect bite.

Transfer everything to a large slow cooker and add a splash of liquid — water is great, but so is broth, apple juice, or beer if you have them handy. Cover and cook on low until the meat is tender and pulls apart easily.

The go to choices are a version of coleslaw, mac & cheese, cornbread, baked beans. However, you can pretty much do anything you would normally do for pork. Honestly, I love doing a jalapeno cornbread, whole baby potatoes with butter, sea salt & parsley, and a broccoli slaw. Shakes it up a bit but is still so awesome.

What pairs well with lettuce? ›

Chives and Garlic: Both are good companion plants for lettuce because they help to deter pests, such as aphids. Cilantro: Cilantro is a good companion plant for lettuce because it attracts beneficial insects, such as parasitic wasps and hoverflies, which eat aphids.

Avoiding carbs? Order your burger Protein Style and you'll get your burger sans bun, wrapped in lettuce instead. By far the most beloved In-N-Out menu hack is Animal Style. Order your Double Double (or your Grilled Cheese, Protein Style, etc.)