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Citrus and Fennel Brined Pork Lettuce Wraps
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 144 g
(Approx. 8 Servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340 Calories From Fat 200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22 g 34%
Saturated Fat 8 g 40%
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 125 mg 42%
Sodium 80 mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 1 g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 32 g
Vitamin A 25% • Iron 15%
Vitamin C 2% • Calcium 4%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
 
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Citrus and Fennel Brined Pork Lettuce Wraps
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Prep Time
8 h 20 m
Cook Time
40 minutes
Total Time
9 hours
Serves
8  People

Ingredients

Recipe makes 8 Servings

4 Qt cold water, divided use, 2 quarts for making brine and 2 quarts added after
3 large navel oranges, sliced thinly
2 large limes, thinly sliced
1 large lemon, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp black peppercorns
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1/2 cup(s) garlic cloves, crushed
3/4 cup(s) kosher salt
1/4 cup(s) H-E-B Organics Unpasteurized Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 cup(s) tamari
1 Tbsp fennel seeds
4 Lb pork shoulder or boston butt, bone-in or boneless
4 Eva Butter Lettuce Hearts, stems trimmed and lettuce leaves pulled apart
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Instructions

1
in a large pot add water, sliced fruit, peppercorns, ginger, garlic, salt, apple cider vinegar, tamari and fennel seeds.
2
Bring to a simmer just long enough for salt to dissolve and fruit to just soften. Pour brine into large brine pot or bucket, add 4 cups of ice and allow to cool.
3
Once brine is cooled, add pork and 2 more quarts of water, cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
4
Once brined, discard brine liquid, rinse off pork cold water and add to Instapot. Place lid on Instapot and set to 45 minutes on manual setting.
5
When pork is pull apart tender, shred with tongs, and build lettuce cups by adding a little shredded pork followed by your favorite condiments like shredded carrots, green onions, hot sauce etc.
6
Repeat as desired with each lettuce cup. Garnish with black sesame seeds.
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