Bo Ssäm Grilled Pork and Pickled Slaw in Lettuce Cups
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This Bo ssäm grilled pork and pickled slaw recipe offers a fresh, high-protein take on a celebrated Korean classic. By combining tender, slow-cooked shredded pork with crunchy quick-pickled radishes and carrots, you create a beautiful balance of rich, savoury flavours and bright acidity. It is an ideal choice for a healthy weekend dinner that feels indulgent yet remains light and nutritious, replacing traditional wraps with crisp lettuce leaves.
Perfect for sharing, this interactive dish allows everyone at the table to build their own custom wraps with fluffy short-grain rice and a kick of fiery Sriracha. The addition of raw oysters provides a traditional touch of luxury, while the homemade pickles add a professional finish. This recipe is an excellent way to use leftover pork, making it both a practical and impressive option for home cooks.
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Ingredients for Bo Ssäm Grilled Pork and Pickled Slaw in Lettuce Cups
120ml seasoned rice wine vinegar
60ml sugar
4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
6 radishes, julienned or grated
2 carrots, julienned or grated
900g (about 1000g ) shredded Brown Sugar BBQ Pork Butt
2 heads Boston or Bibb lettuce, leaves separated
2 spring onions, thinly sliced
725ml cooked short-grain rice
Sriracha hot sauce (for serving)
12 shucked raw oysters (optional)
How to make Bo Ssäm Grilled Pork and Pickled Slaw in Lettuce Cups
Back to contentsCombine vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and 120ml water in a medium bowl. Add radishes and carrots and let stand at least 10 minutes. (Reserve half of the pickled veggies for Pork Banh Mi with Quick-Pickled Radishes and Carrots later in the week.)
Preheat oven to 121°C. Place pork in a roasting pan with a few tablespoons of water. Cover with foil and rewarm pork until hot, 20–25 minutes.
Transfer pork to a platter. Serve with lettuce, spring onions, rice, Sriracha, oysters (if using), and remaining pickled radishes and carrots alongside.
The quick-pickled radishes and carrots can be made up to 3 days in advance.
Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.
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28 Jan 2026 | Originally published
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