Smoky Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps with Pineapple Salsa

These lettuce wraps are a fresh, crunchy twist on classic pulled pork. Tender smoked pork is tossed in a sweet and smoky sauce, then piled into crisp lettuce cups and topped with a vibrant pineapple pico de gallo. A handful of blue corn tortilla chips adds the perfect crunch.

Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a quick lunch or light dinner. The combination of savory pork, tangy salsa and cool lettuce is irresistible. Plus, it’s naturally low-carb and gluten-free!

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Ingredients

1 unit Baby LettuceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Tomato PasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Blue Corn Tortilla ChipsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Fajita Spice BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LimeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Brown SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce PineappleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 ounce Pulled PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Hot SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Rinse and dry the baby lettuce leaves. Arrange them on a platter or individual plates.
2. Dice the pineapple into small cubes. Thinly slice the scallions, separating white and green parts. Zest and juice the lime.
3. In a small bowl, combine the diced pineapple, scallion greens, lime zest and a squeeze of lime juice. Season with a pinch of salt. Set aside.
4. In a skillet over medium heat, add the pulled pork, fajita spice blend, brown sugar, garlic powder, tomato paste and hot sauce. Stir in 2 tablespoons of water and the remaining lime juice. Cook, stirring, until the pork is heated through and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Spoon the warm pulled pork into the lettuce cups. Top with the pineapple pico de gallo.
6. Crush the blue corn tortilla chips slightly and sprinkle over the wraps. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of lettuce?

Yes, butter lettuce, romaine hearts or iceberg lettuce all work well. Just make sure the leaves are large and sturdy enough to hold the filling.

Can I make the pineapple salsa ahead of time?

Absolutely! The salsa can be made up to a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Add the lime juice just before serving to keep it fresh.

What can I substitute for blue corn tortilla chips?

Regular tortilla chips, crushed tostadas or even toasted pepitas would add a nice crunch.