Grilled Pork Wrapped In Lettuce

This dish is a favorite with everyone who has tried it, including our children. The dipping sauce can be made up to two days ahead. The pork can be grilled early in the day and reheated prior to serving.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs ground pork
12 water chestnuts, finely minced
1 garlic clove, pressed or minced
2 TBS soy sauce
3 tsp vegetable oil
2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp sugar
Red pepper flakes
Lettuce leaves (Boston or Bibb)

Preheat grill. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Using hands, shape meat mixture into cylinders approximately 3 inches long. Grill over direct heat , turning frequently until cooked through (about 10-12 minutes). Remove from heat and refrigerate, if desired.

Dipping Sauce Ingredients:

4 TBS soy sauce
4 TBS water
4 TBS sugar
2 TBS wine vinegar
1 TBS dry sherry
1 TBS sesame oil
1 clove garlic, pressed
Red pepper flakes to taste

Combine sauce ingredients in small saucepan. Simmer 10 minutes and set aside.

To serve, place pork and lettuce leaves on platter and provide small bowls of the dipping sauce. Wrap pork in lettuce leaf and dip into sauce. 6 servings.