Garlic Ginger Ground Pork Lettuce Cups w/ Pork Cracklins

These fresh, delicious lettuce cups are an easy weeknight meal. This recipe is courtesy, again, of Lindsey at Forage and Fodder Kitchen. Try it out and let us know what you think!

1 lb Ground Pork

1 Medium Carrot, Peeled and Minced

4 Cloves Fresh Garlic, Minced

2 Tsp Fresh Ginger, Peeled and Minced

½ C Shiitake Mushrooms, Diced

1 Head of Butter Lettuce, Washed & Leaves Separated 

3 Green Onions, Finely Sliced

2 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil

3-4 Tbsp Soy Sauce or Tamari (GF)

2-3 Tbsp Honey

2 Tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds

Black Dog Farm Pork Cracklins To Finish

Chili Oil *Optional

Steamed Jasmine Rice *Optional

In a large pan, warm sesame oil on medium heat. Add in carrot, garlic and ginger, and sauté for a few minutes. Add in the ground pork, grinding down until well crumbled, cooking until well browned. Add in shiitake mushrooms and cook until tender, and pork is just about well done. Add in soy sauce and honey, stirring gently until sauce starts to bubble. Turn heat to simmer, and top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, stirring well to combine.

Lay out lettuce cups onto a plate, filling each one with jasmine rice and the pork mixture. Top with more green onions, chili oil to taste, and finish with Pork Cracklins for delicious crunch.