Slow Cooker Kalua Pork

Ingredients

  • 7 to 10 lb Pork Shoulder
  • Liquid Hickory Smoke
  • Coarse Sea Salt
  • Low sodium Soy Sauce
  • Rice

Optional Ingredient

  • 4 Cups Cabbage – Cut into 1 inch squares

Directions

  1. Trim most of the fat cap off of the pork shoulder and puncture the shoulder with the tip of the knife on all sides.
  2. Rub the shoulder liberally with the liquid smoke and season heavily with salt.
  3. Place the pork shoulder into the crock pot.
  4. Cook on high for 7 to 10 hours. Around 1 hr per pound.
  5. If you are including the cabbage, add the chopped cabbage with 90 minutes left on the cook.
  6. Remove the pork shoulder and place into a large baking dish. Rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. Shred the pork shoulder and season with soy sauce.
  8. Serve with rice and enjoy!

Hawaiian Mac Salad

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Elbow macaroni
  • 2 Tbs Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 1/2 Cups Mayo (Best Foods or Hellman only)
  • 1/4 Cup Milk
  • 2 Medium Carrots – peeled and grated
  • 2 Tsp Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Ground White Pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp Onion powder

Directions

  1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to the directions for the product.
  2. In a medium sized bowl, mix the mayo, milk, and sugar with a whisk to combine.
  3. Using a grater, grate the peeled carrots on with the small size of the grater. Place to the side.
  4. Drain the macaroni in a colander and shake to remove the excess water from the macaroni.
  5. Place the drained macaroni in a large bowl, add the apple cider vinegar, and mix well with a large spoon.
  6. Add the grated carrots to the macaroni and mix well again to incorporate. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
  7. Add the mayo mix and combine well with a large spoon. Add the salt, white pepper, and onion powder and mix thoroughly for the last time.
  8. Place the mac salad in a container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, overnight is best. Serve and enjoy.