Orange-Ginger Pork Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• 250 g ground pork
• 1 orange
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp orange juice (from the orange)(optional)
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp cornstarch(optional)
• 1 tbsp water(optional)
• 8 iceberg or romaine lettuce leaves
• 2 tbsp green onions (sliced)(optional)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds(optional)
• 1 tbsp neutral oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (15 minutes total): Zest and juice the orange; mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Slice green onions if using.

2. 2

   Cook (15 minutes total): Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes.

3. 3

   Make the sauce: Stir in garlic and ginger for 30–60 seconds. Add soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and the orange juice (plus orange zest). Simmer 2–3 minutes to meld flavors.

4. 4

   Thicken (optional): If you want a saucier glaze, stir cornstarch with water and add to the skillet; cook 30–60 seconds until glossy.

5. 5

   Assemble: Spoon hot pork mixture into lettuce cups. Top with green onions and sesame seeds if using, then serve immediately.