HAWAIIAN PULLED PORK LETTUCE WRAPS

Hawaiian Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
18 Boston or Bibb lettuce leaves
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

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 two 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.