I think it's an outstanding recipe, perfect for company coming or your next 'non'cookout. This is one of those recipes that people will think you spent a long time slaving over the stove and it just comes down to having a few key ingredients.
Hawaiian Sea Salt is a great salt for roasting any meats. I absolutely LOVE it for PRiMe RiB! It does a great job adding to the flavor of this simple recipe. I love recipes that call for liquid smoke, I got the Pecan version from my soul sista, K and I have to say, it's my FaVoRiTe. I also like hickory flavored liquid smoke on occasion and find that I tend to use mesquite the least. I think mesquite leaves a slight aftertaste in the mouth(imho), something I'm not fond of.
I also recommend a nice crockpot :o) It's all about the tools and having the right tools for the job. Pina is always testifying to that effect, although for her it is mostly skill. She does have a 'magic pot' that does a fine job of cooking anything that touches it :o) It just may be magic after all. My hubby got me this crockpot a year or so ago 'JuST BeCauSe ' (just because he loves good food). :o) He bought it at another store that is in my Top 10, really really close to number one actually...Williams Sonoma. This crockpot is not only an amazing 6.5 quart capacity (perfect for entertaining or large families or families with GROWING CHILDREN.)... anyway, I digress...it also can be set up for long periods of time. Another great feature of this is the High/Low/Warm temperature settings and it's ability to switch from high or low to warm automatically. That makes it sooooo worth it in my book :o) The insert is a black ceramic, easy to clean and looks beautiful on any table. Any crockpot can be used, but this really puts the 'set it and forget it' into cooking this dish.
Here is the recipe, compliments of Kay:
Kalua Pig in a Slow Cooker
"This is a simple way of making traditional Hawaiian kalua pig without having to dig a hole in your back yard."
Original recipe yield:
12 servings
PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 20 Hrs
READY IN 20 Hrs 10 Min
INGREDIENTS
1 (6 pound) pork butt roast
1 1/2 tablespoons Hawaiian sea salt
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
DIRECTIONS
Pierce pork all over with a carving fork. Rub salt then liquid smoke over meat. Place roast in a slow cooker.
Cover, and cook on Low for 16 to 20 hours, turning once during cooking time.
Remove meat from slow cooker, and shred, adding drippings as needed to moisten.
I'm including some photos of the before and will be posting the delicious results tomorrow :O). I hope you try this one. I like to serve this pork with King's Hawaiian Sweet Rolls. They now make a sandwich size (which I was unable to locate), ergo I bought the dinner roll size version. I would use the smaller ones for a potluck or for entertaining.
Now I ask you...Could there be a more perfect recipe for 'MAN' night???
Last year when we had our roof replaced, I made this along with lumpia and supplied endless water for the laborers. I think they did a fine job on our roof and totally appreciated the effort. When I look at my roof, I remember how hot it was that day and the unlikely smiles on their faces while doing such a labor intensive job.
Relax and create your OWN memories (with a little help from your crockpot). :o)
