Luau Pork Lettuce Wraps Recipes

PORK LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet, cook pork over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, stir-fry the celery, mushrooms and water chestnuts in oil until crisp-tender. Add the onions, garlic and pepper flakes; stir-fry 1 minute longer. Add pork; heat through., Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Rinse under cold water; drain well and set aside., Stir cornstarch mixture; add to pork mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Divide rice noodles among lettuce leaves; top with pork mixture. Fold lettuce over filling.

VIETNAMESE PORK LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix vinegar, sugar and salt until blended. Stir in carrots and onion; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., In a large skillet, cook pork, ginger and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until pork is no longer pink, breaking up pork into crumbles; drain. Stir in soy sauce, mirin, salt, pepper and, if desired, fish sauce., To serve, drain carrot mixture. Place pork mixture in lettuce leaves; top with cucumber, red pepper, green onions, carrot mixture and herbs. Sprinkle with jalapeno and peanuts; drizzle with hoisin sauce. Squeeze lime juice over tops. Fold lettuce over filling.

LUAU PORK LETTUCE WRAPS

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.

HAWAIIAN PULLED PORK LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• Rub roast with sage, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Place in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with pineapple and ginger. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours., Remove roast; shred with 2 forks. Strain cooking juices. Reserve pineapple and 1 cup juices; discard remaining juices. Skim fat from reserved juices. Return pork and cooking juices to slow cooker; stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Heat through. Serve in lettuce leaves with reserved pineapple and, if desired, green onions., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture and juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.

LUAU PORK

Steps:

• Place a large sheet of heavy duty foil in a baking pan.
• Put roast on top and sprinkle with remaining ingredients.
• Seal very tightly. You might want to wrap it a second time.
• Turn on oven to 300°(convection)or 325°(conventional).
• Place pan on lower rack of oven and bake for 3 to 4 hours. Meat should fall apart and be very tender and juicy.
• To serve, shred the pork and mound on a platter and garnish.