100% Texas Iberico Ground Pork

Texas Iberico® Pork Lettuce Wraps with Pickled Veg & Chili-Lime Drizzle

Serves 4 | Ready in 25 minutes

These fresh and flavorful lettuce wraps are everything you want in a warm-season meal: crisp, colorful, and loaded with juicy, savory pork—finished with a bright citrus kick.

Ingredients:
For the Pork Filling:

1 lb Texas Iberico® Ground Pork

1 tbsp Texas Olive Oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated

2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari

1 tbsp Goody Greens Spicy Thai Stir Fry Sauce or a splash of lime juice + honey + chili flake

For the Pickled Veg (Quick Pickle):

1 Carrot, julienned

1 small South Tex Organics Red Onion, thinly sliced

2 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tsp honey

Pinch of salt

To Serve:

1 head Lone Star Lettuce Growers Butter Lettuce or Bibb lettuce (for wrapping)

Fresh cilantro & mint leaves

Sliced jalapeños (optional)

Chili-lime drizzle: mix juice of 1 lime + 1 tsp honey + 1 tsp chili oil or flakes

Crushed peanuts or toasted sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Instructions:

Quick Pickle the Veggies:
In a bowl, mix vinegar, honey, and salt. Add carrots and red onion. Toss and let sit while you prepare the pork.

Cook the Pork:
In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add garlic and ginger, cook 30 seconds, then add ground pork. Cook, breaking up, until browned—about 6–8 minutes.

Add Flavor:
Stir in soy sauce and Goody Greens Stir Fry Sauce (or your substitute). Cook 1–2 minutes longer until slightly sticky and flavorful.

Assemble Wraps:
Layer a scoop of pork into each lettuce leaf. Top with pickled veggies, herbs, jalapeños, and a drizzle of chili-lime sauce.

Garnish & Serve:
Sprinkle with peanuts or sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately with extra lime on the side.

Optional Add-Ons:
Sliced avocado for creaminess

Steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles for heartier wraps

Serve family-style and let everyone build their own!

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