These wraps offer a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors. Perfect for a light and refreshing meal, they’re a fantastic choice for lunch or as an appetizer.
Prep Time: Approximately 15 minutes (plus overnight refrigeration)
Cook Time: About 4 hours
Servings: Approximately 6 servings
Ingredients:
For the Pork:
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons of kosher salt
- 1 (2 1/2-pound) boneless pork shoulder, with excess fat trimmed
- 1 tablespoon of freshly grated peeled ginger
- 2 tablespoons of sherry or white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon of gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 ½ teaspoons of lower-sodium soy sauce
For Serving:
- ¼ cup of thinly sliced green onions
- 30 Boston lettuce leaves (from approximately 2 heads)
- 1 cup of thinly sliced radishes
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions:
- Begin by combining sugar and kosher salt in a small bowl. Rub this mixture evenly over the trimmed boneless pork shoulder in a large bowl. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator, allowing it to marinate overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 300°F. Next, position the pork on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake it in the oven for approximately 4 hours, or until a thermometer inserted reads 210°F, occasionally basting it with the pan drippings. Once done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 30 minutes before shredding the pork using two forks.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together freshly grated ginger, sherry or white wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, and unsalted chicken stock to create the sauce. Divide the sauce into two equal portions.
- Toss the shredded pork with one-half of the sauce mixture. This imparts a delicious flavor to the meat.
- Assemble the lettuce wraps by placing a portion of the sauced pork onto each Boston lettuce leaf. Top them with thinly sliced radishes and drizzle with the remaining sauce. For an added burst of flavor, serve with lime wedges (optional).
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 218
- Fat: 11.1g
- Saturated Fat: 3.2g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 5.8g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Protein: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
Please bear in mind that these nutritional values are rough estimates and may vary depending on factors such as the brands of ingredients used and the sizes of portions served.
Cooking Tips:
- Make sure to refrigerate the pork after applying the sugar and salt mixture to allow it to marinate and infuse flavors.
- Basting the pork during the roasting process keeps it moist and flavorful.
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of gochujang to suit your preference.
- The lime wedges provide a zesty burst of citrus flavor; consider serving them for an extra punch of taste.