LUAU PORK LETTUCE WRAPS

Luau Pork Lettuce Wraps image

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

Ingredients

3 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/3 cup chili garlic sauce
1 pound baby portobello mushrooms, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
2 cans (8 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
Bibb lettuce leaves
Chopped green onions, optional

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.