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Ropa Vieja Lettuce Wrap

Shredded slow-cooked pork shoulder in a tomato-based sauce with peppers and onions, served in crisp lettuce leaves. Tender, saucy filling wrapped in cool, crunchy greens for a low-carb handheld meal.

495
min
4
servings
1011
kcal
64.1g
protein

Ingredients

4 servings
onion1 large
bell pepper2 medium
canned tomatoes1 (28 oz) can
garlic4 cloves
olive oil2 tbsp
paprika2 tsp
cumin1 tsp
salt1.5 tsp
green onion4 stalks

Method

1

Cut pork shoulder into 2-inch chunks and trim excess fat. Slice onion and bell peppers. Mince garlic.

2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork in batches, 3–4 minutes per side; transfer to slow cooker.

3

Add onion, bell peppers, garlic, canned tomatoes, paprika, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir well.

4

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until pork shreds easily with a fork.

5

Shred pork directly in the pot using two forks, breaking it into fine strands. Stir in red wine vinegar. Taste and adjust seasoning.

6

Arrange butter lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Spoon warm pork and sauce into the center of each leaf.

7

Garnish with sliced green onion. Serve warm, folding the leaf edges around the filling to eat as a handheld wrap.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories1011 kcal
Protein64.1 g
Carbohydrate31.9 g
Fat69 g
Fibre6.8 g
Sodium1170.4 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.