Best 9 Slow Cooker Kalua Pork Sandwiches Recipes

HAWAIIAN STYLE SLOW COOKER KALUA PORK

Steps:

• Rinse and pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towel, do not trim off excess fat and place in the slow cooker.
• Pierce all over with a fork, pour the liquid smoke evenly over the roast and sprinkle liberally with the sea salt.
• Place the lid of the slow cooker on and set the time for eight to twelve hours on LOW.
• Check at about eight hours for doneness. If not done let go the full 12 hours, checking every hour.
• If you have used banana leaves you can remove them before shredding the pork.
• Remove around 2 cups of liquid (500ml) and set aside. This should be most of the cooking liquid removed. Shred the pork with forks and then add some of the liquid back in to keep the pork from drying out. You might not add all the liquid back in, save it for storing the pork if there are leftovers.
• The pork should be kept warm-hot in the liquid before serving. You can place the banana leaves on a platter then serve the pork on top of them or use fresh banana leaves for serving. Do not eat the banana leaves.
• The pork saves well kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer, keep some of the cooking liquid with it. Thaw in refrigerator if frozen. It can be reheated on low in the slow cooker.

SLOW-COOKER KALUA PORK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Make 1-inch slits all over each pork roast. Rub 1 tablespoon salt on each, making sure to get every area.
• Place pork in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Pour 1 tablespoon liquid smoke on each; rub all over pork.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 14 hours.
• Remove pork from slow cooker; place on cutting board or large plate. Shred pork with fork; serve in buns.

SLOW COOKER HAWAIIAN STYLE KALUA PORK

Steps:

• Using paper towel, pat dry the pork roast and place in the bottom of the slow cooker. If you have more fat on one side of the roast, place it FAT SIDE UP.
• Pierce the pork roast all over with a fork, piercing through any fat on the top as well.
• Pour the liquid smoke evenly over the roast.
• Sprinkle the salt over top of the roast in an even layer,
• Cover the slow cooker with tinfoil, then the lid and cook for 8-10 hours on low, or 6-7 hours on high.
• The pork is done when it shreds easily when pulled with two forks. Shred the pork INSIDE the slow cooker to add the moisture and fat back in, If you take it out and drain everything you are going to lose the flavour and the moistness.
• Serve with wraps and coleslaw, or in sandwiches or buns!

SLOW COOKER KALUA PORK

Steps:

• Stir water, Italian-style salad dressing, and soy sauce together in a slow cooker. Add the pork roast. Sprinkle green onion and garlic over the pork.
• Cook on Low for 8 to 9 hours.

SLOW-COOKER KALUA PORK SANDWICHES WITH CRISPY ASIAN SLAW RECIPE

Steps:

• For the Pork: Place pork in slow cooker and pierce all over with a fork. Rub with salt, liquid smoke, and soy sauce. Add water. Cover and cook on low for 18 hours, turning once.
• For the Slaw: Combine cabbage, onion, sesame oil, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and refrigerate until ready to use, at least one hour and up to overnight.
• Remove pork from the slow cooker and shred meat. Mix with juices to moisten and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve pork tucked into rolls, topped with slaw.

KALUA PORK

Steps:

• Pierce pork with a fork; rub with liquid smoke and salt. Place pork in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until pork is tender, 8-10 hours. , Remove roast; shred with 2 forks. Strain cooking juices; skim fat. Return pork to slow cooker. Stir in enough cooking juices to moisten; heat through. If desired, serve with rice. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture and juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.

SLOW COOKER KALUA PORK RECIPE

Steps:

• Pierce pork all over with a carving fork. Rub salt and liquid smoke over meat.
• Place roast in a slow cooker, cover and cook on low 10-12 hours. Turn once about halfway through cooking time.
• Remove meat from slow cooker and shred with 2 forks, adding drippings as needed to moisten. Serve over rice, topped with your favorite optional toppings and teriyaki sauce.

SLOW-COOKER KALUA PORK & CABBAGE

Steps:

• Line bottom of a 6-qt. slow cooker with 4 bacon strips. Sprinkle all sides of roast with salt; place in slow cooker. Arrange remaining bacon over top of roast., Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until pork is tender. Add cabbage, spreading cabbage around roast. Cook, covered, 1 to 1-1/4 hours longer or until cabbage is tender. , Remove pork to a serving bowl; shred pork with 2 forks. Using a slotted spoon, add cabbage to pork and toss to combine. If desired, skim fat from some of the cooking juices; stir juices into pork mixture or serve on the side.

HOMESTYLE KALUA PORK WITH CABBAGE IN A SLOW COOKER

Steps:

• Mix kosher salt, black pepper, and ground ginger in a bowl; rub evenly into surface of pork roast; place seasoned roast in a slow cooker.
• Stir soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke together in a bowl; pour over the pork roast.
• Cook on Low 10 hours. Add cabbage to the pork and sauce in the slow cooker; cook another 30 minutes. Shred pork to serve.