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Slow Cooker Kalua Pork

Barbara
Only four ingredients are needed to make this flavor packed pulled pork that's perfect for sliders, or sandwiches.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Course Main Course, Slow Cooker
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 lb bone in pork shoulder
  • 2 cups apple juice
  • 3 tbsp liquid smoke
  • 2 tbsp pink Himalayan salt

To Serve:

  • Kings Hawaiian rolls or Brioche buns
  • sliced Provolone cheese, optional
  • crispy fried onions
  • barbecue sauce

Instructions
 

  • Place pork shoulder in a slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle with pink Himalayan salt.
  • Pour in apple juice, and liquid smoke.
  • Place lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until meat is tender and shreds easily.
  • Use two forks to shred the meat.
  • Cut buns in half and top with Provolone cheese if desired. Toast in the oven until the cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes.
  • Place a heap of shredded pork on the bottom half of buns, a squeeze of barbecue sauce, and some crispy fried onion strips. Place top half of bun on top. 
  • Serve with a stack of napkins and a side of coleslaw to round out the meal.
Keyword pork, sandwiches, sliders