Thursday, July 7, 2011

Watermelon and Pork Lettuce Wraps
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

1 TBSP olive oil(EVOO)
1 TBSP minced garlic
1 LB lean ground pork
1 tsp Ground ginger
1 Medium white onion, finely chopped
2 Each celery stalks, finely chopped
3/4 Cup shredded carrots
1/2 Cup chopped green onions
1 tsp Soy sauce
1/2 Cup hoisin sauce
3/4 Cup chopped cashews
2 Cups diced, seeded watermelon
12 Each lettuce cups or leaves(your choice)

Heat the EVOO in a large skillet on medium high heat. Add garlic and chopped onions, cook for about 1 minute. Add in the ground pork and ginger, cooking until pork is completely cooked. About 7-10 minutes. Drain off excess grease.

Reduce heat to medium. Add shredded carrots and celery to the pork mixture, combine and cook until carrots and celery begin to soften, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in soy sauce and chopped green onions, remove from heat. Add the hoisin sauce and cashews, stirring until mix is well blended. Stir in the diced watermelon.

Place mixture in a bowl, and serve with lettuce cups or leaves. Wine Pairings: Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling or Zinfandel.

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