Kalua Pork

When I lived in Hawaii, I loved the Kalua Pork they served at all the luau's we went to. I learned how to make it while I was living there, and this is truly, one of my favorite recipes, ever. It's so simple to make and everyone loves it. It feeds my large family for 2 nights and lunches in between ! When I serve this for company, it's almost embarrassing how many compliments I get !

You can serve this so many ways. On a plate, with Carolina BBQ sauce to dip in, or on a bun, or my personal favorite, served in corn tortillas that I grill on my stove top !



Here's what you need:

1 5-6 lb. Boston Butt Pork Roast * (I got this on sale for 6.99)
2 TBS. Hawaiian Sea Salt (or Kosher Salt)
2 TBS. Liquid Smoke
1 1/2 C. water

Rub the pork roast with salt.
Place in deep roasting pan.

Mix the water and liquid smoke, and pour in the roasting pan.

Seal pan tightly with foil.

Bake at 350 for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.

Test the pork - it will shred easily and pull away from the bone.
Let the meat cool down for 1/2 hour at room temp.
Take the meat out of the liquid (reserve the liquid!) and shred with 2 forks.
Remove any visable fat.
Pour enough of the reserved liquid back in the meat to moisten.
This pork can be cooked a day ahead and reheated in a low oven.

Serve with Carolina BBQ Sauce

1 C. apple cider vinegar

1 C. ketchup

2 TBS. brown sugar (packed)

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. dried crushed red pepper

Stir all ing. in bowl until sugar and salt dissolve. Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork, Root beer style !

** reposted for Crock Pot Wednesday thanks to Debbie from Dining with Debbie who hosted this event.





{ I found this recipe on allrecipes.com.}

 I rarely cook in a crock pot, but this is a necessity during soccer season ! I hate coming in late with the kids in tow, and then have to put dinner together. It's so nice to open the door with exhausted kids, and know that a giant pulled pork sandwich is just seconds away ! By the time they are done washing up, their dinner is waiting for them !

The reason I like this recipe better, is I really like the texture of the pork. It really has that 'pulled pork' thing going on, unlike my other recipe which seems kind of mushy now that I think about it ! I noticed that it is also cooked on LOW instead of high, like my other one.

The root beer really gives it an interesting 'zing' that's so subtle. The kids went back for seconds, so that's why this is my new BBQ pork for 09.


Slow Cooker Pulled Pork


"Using root beer to season slow cooked pork tenderloin makes a novel, yet tasty preparation method guaranteed to win applause."

Ingredients:
1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin ( I used the whole package, they come with two )
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle root beer ( I used IBC Root Beer )
1 (18 ounce) bottle your favorite barbecue sauce ( I like KC Masterpiece )
8 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted ( I didn't toast mine and they were fine )

Directions:
1. Place the pork tenderloin in a slow cooker; pour the root beer over the meat. Cover and cook on low until well cooked and the pork shreds easily, 6 to 7 hours. Note: the actual length of time may vary according to individual slow cooker. Drain well. Stir in barbecue sauce. Serve over hamburger buns.





I still top mine with BONE SUCKIN' SAUCE !!!! YUMMA LUMMA !!

BBQ PORK LOIN for the Crock Pot (PULLED PORK)

I love BBQ. I'm very, very picky when it comes to BBQ. This is a fantastic, EASY recipe. Takes just minutes to prepare. I made this yesterday, since I knew I was going to be out all day. It's the perfect recipe for those days when you know you have a soccer game to attend and won't be home til late, or if your out shopping or working all day. How nice it is to come home to the smell of homemade BBQ !

1. Place 3 lb. pork loin in crock pot. Add 1 C. water.
Cook on HIGH FOR 7 HOURS.

shred with 2 forks

then add

1 18 oz. bottle of BBQ Sauce ( I love KC Masterpiece )

1/4 C. brown sugar

2 TBS. hot sauce ( I use Tabasco)

1 t. salt & 1 t. pepper

Cook on LOW covered for 1 hour more hour.

Serve on buns.

Note: I like it HOT ! So, I top mine with .....

Bone Suckin' Sauce...Hiccuppin' Hot !

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Enjoy!

Recipe from Southern Living Annual Recipe Book 1997

** also see ROOT BEER STYLE PULLED PORK