Fiery Pork Lettuce Wraps

Name: Fiery Pork Lettuce Wraps
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. gochujang; 1 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice; 1/2 tbsp. packed brown sugar; 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil; 1 tbsp. olive oil; Kosher salt and pepper; 1 1-pound pork tenderloin, trimmed; Gem or baby romaine lettuce leaves; Cooked rice; sliced radishes, cucumber, scallions and chiles; and fresh cilantro and mint leaves, for serving

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By Kate MerkerPublished: Jan 4, 2022

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

40 mins

Cal/Serv:

195

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Season pork tenderloin with gochujang, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, and sesame oil for a fast and flavorful main you can eat with your hands.

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp.
gochujang
1 Tbsp.
reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp.
fresh lime juice
1/2 Tbsp.
packed brown sugar
1 tsp.
toasted sesame oil
1 Tbsp.
olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper
1
1-pound pork tenderloin, trimmed
Gem or baby romaine lettuce leaves
Cooked rice; sliced radishes, cucumber, scallions and chiles; and fresh cilantro and mint leaves, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 400°F. In small bowl, combine gochujang, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, and sesame oil.
2. Step 2Heat oil in large oven-safe skillet on medium-high. Season pork with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Step 3Set aside half of gochujang mixture. Brush pork with remaining gochujang mixture and roast until internal temp reaches 145°F, 12 to 15 minutes.
4. Step 4Transfer pork to cutting board. Using clean pastry brush, brush with remaining gochujang mixture and let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with lettuce, rice, radishes, cucumber, scallions, chiles, cilantro, and mint.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): Pork only, about 195 calories, 8 g fat (1.5 g saturated), 23 g protein, 605 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber

GH Test Kitchen Tip: To add a touch of smokiness, grill pork on medium-high, covered, turning occasionally and basting with sauce until an instant-read thermometer registers 145°F, 15 to 18 minutes. Brush with remaining sauce and let rest before slicing.

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