Luau Pork
- One 5- to 6-pound boneless Boston butt pork roast or same weight of boneless country-style pork ribs
- 1/4 cup Cheater Basic Dry Rub (page 45)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup bottled smoke
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 serrano chiles, chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded or chopped fresh ginger
- 1 banana, unpeeled
- CUT the pork butt into medium (2- to 3-inch) chunks (the ribs dont need to be cut up).
- PUT the pork in a large slow cooker (at least 6 quarts).
- Sprinkle the meat with the rub, turning the pieces to coat evenly.
- Add the pineapple juice, soy sauce, vinegar, bottled smoke, garlic, chiles, and ginger.
- Place the whole banana on top of the meat.
- COVER and cook on high for 5 to 6 hours or on low for 8 to 10 hours, until the meat is pull-apart tender and reaches an internal temperature of 190F.
- DISCARD the banana.
- Using tongs and a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a rimmed platter or baking sheet.
- Let rest until cool enough to handle.
- Pull the meat into strands.
- It should shred very easily.
- To serve the barbecue later, Cover and refrigerate the meat when it has cooled.
- Pour the meat juice into a separate container and refrigerate.
- Before reheating the juice, skim and discard the congealed fat layer on the top.
- To reheat the barbecue, Place it in a saucepan moistened with some of the reserved juice.
- Gently heat the meat on medium-low, stirring occasionally.
- Or, place it in a covered casserole with some of the reserved juice and heat in a 350F oven for 20 to 30 minutes.
cheater, pineapple juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, bottled smoke, garlic, serrano chiles, fresh ginger, banana
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/luau-pork-391298 (may not work)