Slow Cooker Kalua Pig
- 5 pounds Boneless Pork Shoulder, Trimmed Of Excess Fat
- Sea Salt (Hawaiian Sea Salt If Possible)
- 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
- 4 whole Banana Leaves
- 1 cup Thinly Sliced White Onions
- 5 cloves Garlic, Smashed
- 1 teaspoon Black Peppercorns
- 2 whole Dried Bay Leaves
- 5 dashes Liquid Smoke (more To Taste)
- Using paper towels, dry off the pork and generously season with 1 teaspoon sea salt and black pepper.
- Line the bottom of the slow cooker with banana leaves, setting aside one to top off the pork.
- Place the seasoned pork shoulder in the cooker and top with the onions, garlic, peppercorns and bay leaves.
- Wrap the remaining banana leaf over the top and cover the slow cooker.
- Cook the pork on low heat for 10 12 hours (see note below).
- Once done, carefully remove the pork from the slow cooker and place on a platter or large dish.
- Using two forks, shred the meat into pieces.
- Skim and discard the fat and oil from the liquids left in the slow cooker.
- Pour the liquid over the shredded pork and stir in the liquid smoke.
- Taste and season with additional sea salt as needed.
- Serve over rice or Hawaiian sweet rolls.
- Note: You can also cook the pork over high heat for about 5-6 hours but I prefer the texture of the low and slow method.
pork shoulder, salt, black pepper, banana, onions, garlic, black peppercorns, bay leaves, liquid smoke
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/slow-cooker-kc481lua-pig/ (may not work)