Kalua Pig

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Ingredients

  • 3 lb pork butt (or shoulder)
  • 1 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
  • 2 1/4 tsp Hawaiian salt, sea or kosher salt
  • varieties - 2 c apple cider or pineapple juice in crock pot
  • or 3 slices of bacon in oven

Preparation

Step 1

Pierce pork with carving fork or knife. Rub salt and liquid smoke into meat.

In oven place fat side up (on top of bacon if using), cover and roast 2 1/2 - 3 hrs.

In slow cooker add cider or juice and cook 16-20 hrs on low, turning once.

Internal temp should be 160 for medium, 170 for well done.

Remove pork from pan and shred with 2 forks. Can poor juices over shredded meat but may be too salty.