LUAU PORK LETTUCE WRAPS
I first made this recipe when our family took a trip to a beach house in Florida. On my night to cook, I did a luau theme and used this recipe as the appetizer. These are still a favorite today! -Joyce Conway, Westerville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 6h30m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rub salt and pepper over roast; transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Combine ketchup, hoisin and chili sauce; pour over roast. Top with mushrooms, onion and pineapple. Cook, covered, on low until pork is tender, 6-8 hours., Remove roast; cool slightly. Strain cooking juices. Reserve vegetables and 1/2 to 1-1/2 cups juices; discard remaining juices. Skim fat from reserved juices. Shred pork with 2 forks. Return pork and reserved vegetables slow cooker; pour desired amount of reserved cooking juices over pork mixture and stir to combine. Stir in water chestnuts; heat through. Serve in lettuce leaves; top with green onions, if desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary. Serve with lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 1017mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
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Tonmoy Sarkar
[email protected]I'm not sure about this recipe. I've never had lettuce wraps before.
Olayemi Obasanmi
[email protected]These lettuce wraps look amazing! I can't wait to try them.
Jorja Mullins
[email protected]I'll definitely be making these lettuce wraps again!
Fouzia Masood
[email protected]These lettuce wraps were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Nightmare Afton
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but these lettuce wraps were surprisingly good! The pineapple-soy sauce really made the dish.
William Buchikos
[email protected]These lettuce wraps were a bit bland for my taste. I think I should have added more sauce. But the pork was cooked well and the lettuce was fresh.
Kalungi Joram
[email protected]My family loved these lettuce wraps! They're a great way to use up leftover pork. I also like that they're customizable - you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
Ayanda Dlomo
[email protected]These were easy to make and so tasty! I used ground turkey instead of pork and it turned out great. I also added some chopped peanuts for extra crunch.
Malak khalil Haji
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lettuce wraps, but these were surprisingly good! The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I also liked that the lettuce wraps were a healthier alternative to traditional tacos.
Imani Bell
[email protected]These lettuce wraps were a hit at my luau! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the pineapple-soy sauce added a nice sweetness and tang. I also loved the crunch of the lettuce and the fresh herbs.