Hoisin Pork Pitas with cucumber salad ohsweetbasil.com Mediterranean
 
You are going to love these hoisin pork and cucumber pitas! I couldn’t wait to bring an old post from 4 years ago back up to the front because it’s so yummy and the girls were so little!
 
 

Last weekend Cade and some friends ran the RAGNAR!!! WOOHOO!!  Clearly it was a tad hot out. These girls were so good to make it through the heat.

 

This one wanted to make a little sign all by herself. As you can see, we are working on spelling. That will improve in Kindergarten next year.

 

The man was/is crazy. He ran all of the “very hard legs” and never walked. We finally saw him coming in and don’t worry, he’s sprinting! I definitely do not understand running. I’d much rather lift weights. Or eat cake. (Let’s be honest)

 
 

But moving right along, today is C’s first BIRTHDAY!!! I officially stopped nursing yesterday and so far so good. I can finally eat again!! A year of no dairy, nut products, bananas, rice, soy, chocolate, broccoli or beans was too much! Tonight we are celebrating her birthday and a dairy party where I’ll gorge on all the things I’ve been missing. WOOT WOOT!!! Can you believe it’s been a year? One year ago today I was in a hospital. CRAZY!
C is such a sweetheart. She says, Momma, Dadda, Uh-oh, dog, and doggy. She is OBSESSED with doggies. She is trying to be a better sleeper. She still wakes at 5:45, but I’m not nursing so hopefully she will get the hint that she needs to wait and cut this out! She’s not walking yet, but she is still in 3-6 month clothes so maybe she is still too little..

We love her and we are so very aware of how blessed we are that we could bring her into this world.

 

Ok, food time!

Hoisin Pork Pitas with cucumber salad ohsweetbasil.com Mediterranean
 

These are so crazy simple, but they are so delicious. The hoisin sauce is so yummy with that cool cucumber. It’s perfect for this hot, sweaty summer!

What is Hoisin Sauce?

Hoisin sauce is a thick, fragrant sauce usually used in Chinese cooking.

It is often used as a glaze for meat, an addition to stir fries, or as dipping sauce.

It has a sweet, salty flavor.

Are Cucumbers Good For You?

Though cucumbers are usually thought of as a vegetable, they are actually a fruit.

Also, cucumbers are low in calories and contain a good amount of water and soluble fiber, making them ideal for promoting hydration and aiding in weight loss.

Hoisin Pork and Cucumber Pitas

Hoisin Pork and Cucumber Pitas

No ratings yet
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 14 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 cucumbers, Kirby, thinly sliced
  • 1 Cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, fresh, grated
  • 4 pitas, halved

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add the cucumbers and jalapeño and let sit, tossing occasionally, for at least 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the pork, breaking up with a spoon until no longer pink, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in the hoisin, ginger, and 2 tablespoons water.
  • Fill the pita halves with the pork, tomatoes and cucumber salad.

Notes

store left overs in the refrigerator

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 558kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 26gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 647mgPotassium: 705mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 418IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 2mg
Author: Sweet Basil
Course: 50 + Best Easy Asian Recipes

Recommended Products

Previous
Next

Hoisin Pork Pitas with cucumber salad ohsweetbasil.com Mediterranean

Hoisin Pork Pitas with Cucumber Salad ohsweetbasil.com

Pork and Cucumber Pitas

Grandpa's Old Fashioned BBQ pulled pork ohsweetbasil.com

Grandpa’s Famous BBQ Porkg