Garlic-Ginger Pork Lettuce Wraps

2018-02-13
Garlic-Ginger Pork Lettuce Wraps
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
6 mins
Slow Cook Time:
4 hrs
Bring To Pressure Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 41 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
4 1/2 cups

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoon packed brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoon sherry or apple juice

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 2 - 2 ¼ pound boneless pork loin chops (8), trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • 1 8 ounce can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped

  • 2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (sambal olek)

  • 1 large head butterhead (Boston or Bibb), cored and separated into leaves

  • Toppings, such as shredded carrots, sliced radishes, chopped peanuts, sliced green onions, and/or chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Directions

  1. In a small bowl stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, sherry, garlic, ginger, and chili garlic sauce. Set aside. Prepare as directed using desired cooker, below.

Fast 6 minute cook time

  1. For a 6 qt. electric pressure cooker use the saute setting to cook pork in hot oil, in batches if necessary, 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Add onion and water chestnuts. Pour soy sauce mixture over pork mixture. Lock lid in place. Set an electric cooker on high to cook 6 minutes. For stove top cookers, bring up to pressure over medium-high heat; reduce heat enough to maintain steady (but not excessive) pressure. Cook 6 minutes. Remove from heat. For both models, quickly release pressure. Open lid carefully. Using a slotted spoon, divide pork among lettuce leaves. Add desired toppings.

Slow 4 hour low or 2 hour high cook time

  1. In an extra-large skillet cook pork in hot oil over medium-high heat, in batches if necessary, 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Add onion and water chestnuts. Pour soy sauce mixture over pork mixture in cooker. Cover and cook on low 4 hours or high 2 hours until pork is tender. Using a slotted spoon, divide pork among lettuce leaves. Add desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

266 Calories
12g Fat
11g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 266
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 195mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 30g 60%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 7%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Potassium 660mg 14%
Folate, total 37mcg
Vitamin B-12 0.5mcg
Vitamin B-6 0.5mg

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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