Slow Cooker Ginger-Garlic Pork Lettuce Wraps with Radish & Cilantro-Onion Crunch
Cozy, savory, and hands-off: pork shoulder simmers into tender bites in a gingery broth, then gets piled into crisp romaine leaves with bright cilantro-onion and crunchy radish. Big flavor, minimal work—perfect for a busy winter day.
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- Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Shoulder Butt Bone In 1.25 lb (buy ~1.25 lb; or use 1 lb and reduce broth slightly) $4.79 (1 lb)
- Simple Truth Organic® Fat Free Free Range Chicken Broth 2 cups $1.99 sale (32 oz)
- Spice World™ Fresh Peeled Ginger Bag 1 Tbsp grated ginger (or 6–8 thin slices) $3.99 (7 oz)
- Spice World® Fresh Diced Garlic 1 Tbsp (or 2 cloves minced) $3.49 (5 oz)
- Kroger® Hearts of Romaine Lettuce 1 pack (use 8–10 leaves) $3.99 (9 oz)
- Organic Radishes 1/2 bunch, thinly sliced $2.69 (1 ct)
- Fresh Cut Cilantro and White Onions Chopped 1/2 cup (or use Organic Cilantro + onion separately) $2.99 (5 oz)
- Pompeii® Lemon Juice 1–2 Tbsp $2.99 (13 fl oz)
- Soy sauce or fish sauce (optional), brown sugar or honey (optional), black pepper Pantry: 2 Tbsp soy/fish sauce; 1 tsp honey; pepper
Instructions
- Prep the slow cooker: add 2 cups chicken broth, 1 Tbsp grated ginger (or 6–8 slices), and 1 Tbsp diced garlic (or 2 minced cloves).
- Season and add pork: place ~1.25 lb pork shoulder in the slow cooker. Add 2 Tbsp soy sauce (or fish sauce) and 1 tsp honey (optional). Add 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours (or LOW 6–7 hours) until very tender and shreddable. If you have time, HIGH is still under an hour of active work.
- Shred the pork in the cooker with two forks. Taste the broth and brighten with 1–2 Tbsp lemon juice. Add a splash more soy/fish sauce if needed.
- Prep toppings: separate 8–10 romaine leaves. Thinly slice 1/2 bunch radishes. If using the chopped cilantro-onion mix, measure about 1/2 cup; otherwise chop 1/4 cup cilantro + 2 Tbsp finely chopped onion.
- Serve: spoon warm shredded pork into romaine leaves, top with radishes and cilantro-onion. Drizzle with a little of the gingery broth as a sauce.
Health notes: ~550–700 kcal per serving depending on pork fat. Great protein; romaine + radish add crunch and micronutrients. To lighten: trim visible fat and skim the top after cooking.
Drink pairing: This has ginger + savory pork + bright herbs, so pick something aromatic with enough acidity. Best styles: - Gewürztraminer – loves ginger and aromatic herbs - Dry Riesling – crisp, refreshing with pork richness - Light red Pinot Noir – if you prefer red, keep it low-tannin Local WA pick: a Columbia Valley Dry Riesling (many options) or a Yakima Valley Pinot Noir for a lighter red.