Kalua Pork Recipe
Slow-cooked pulled pork with a smoky flavor, served with rice and mac salad.
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Ingredients
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Pork Preparation
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Method
Pork Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pork
Begin by trimming any excess fat from the pork shoulder. Rub the Hawaiian sea salt evenly over the entire surface of the pork.
- 2
Add Liquid Smoke
Drizzle the liquid smoke over the pork, ensuring it is evenly coated. If using, lay the banana leaves in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- 3
Slow Cook the Pork
Place the seasoned pork shoulder in the slow cooker, cover, and cook on low for 10-12 hours or until the meat is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
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- 4
Prepare the Rice and Mac Salad
While the pork is cooking, prepare the cooked white rice and macaroni salad according to your preferred recipes or package instructions.
- 5
Shred the Pork
Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and let it rest for about 10 minutes. Shred the meat with two forks.
- 6
Serve
Serve the shredded kalua pork over a bed of cooked white rice, accompanied by a side of macaroni salad.