Garlic-Ginger Pork Lettuce Wraps

 INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup of low sodium soy sauce

2 Tablespoons packed brown sugar

2 Tablespoons of sherry or apple juice

1 Tablespoon of minced garlic

2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

2.5 pound boneless pork loin chops, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes

1 cup of chopped onion

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

2 Teaspoons of chili garlic sauce

1 large head of butter lettuce, cored and separated into leaves.

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

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1

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

FAST 6 minute cook time:

For a 6 qt electric pressure cooker use the saute setting to cook pork in hot oil, in batches if necessary, for four minutes or until lightly browned. Add onion and water chestnuts. Pour soy sauce mixture over port mixture. Lock the lid in place. Set an electric cooker on high to cook for 6 minutes. For stove top cookers, bring up to pressure over medium-high heat; red heat enough to maintain steady pressure. Cook for 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:

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 or 4 quart slow cooker. add onion and water chestnuts. Pour soy sauce mixture over pork mixture in cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours until pork is tender. Using a slotted spoon, divide pork among lettuce leaves. Add desired toppings.