Friday, May 23, 2008

Slow Cook - Spicy Asian Pork Filling for Lettuce Wraps

This is a great recipe for your crock pot, mix everything the night before and just plug it in in the morning before work. When you get home voila!

Prep Time 15 -20 minutes
Cook time 8-10 hours on low or 4-5 hours high

1 (3 pound) boneless pork sirloin roast, cut into 2-3 inch chunks
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 Tablespoon chili garlic sauce (or to taste)
2 teaspoons minced ginger
2 Tablespoons water
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspooons dark sesame oil

1. Combine pork, soy, chili garlic sauce and ginger in the crock pot; mix well. Cover; cook on selected temperature.
2. Remove roast from cooking liquid; cool slightly. Trim and discard any excess fat. Shred the pork using 2 forks. Let liquid stand 5 minutes to allow fat to rise. Skim off any fat.
3. Combine water, cornstarch and sesame oil until smooth; whisk into pan juices. Cook on HIGH until thickened. Add shredded meat to stoneware; mix well. Cook 15 - 30 minutes or until hot.

Place pork filling in lettuce leaves with your favorite toppings.
Enjoy...

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