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Kalua Pork Torta with Pineapple Salsa

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No need to dig up the yard, this Kalua Pork cooks right in your slow cooker.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Pork Shoulder
  • 1-½ Tablespoon Sea Salt (or Kosher Salt)
  • 1-½ Tablespoon Liquid Smoke
  • 1 whole Fresh Pineapple, Small Dice 1/4 Inch
  • 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Finely Diced, 1/8 Inch
  • 1 whole Large Jalapeno, Finely Diced 1/8 Inch
  • ¼ whole Red Onion, Finely Diced 1/8 Inch
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Minced
  • 2 cups Bottled Bbq Sauce, Your Favorite Brand
  • 12 ounces, weight Pineapple Chunks
  • 1 whole Habanero Chile, Seeded And Chopped
  • 12 whole Torta Buns Or Soft Kaiser Rolls
  • 1 head Savoy Or Napa Cabbage

Preparation

Cut excess fat from pork, rub with salt and place in a slow cooker. Pierce with a carving fork. Pour liquid smoke over pork and pat into the pork. Cover the slow cooker and cook pork on low for 8 to 10 hours.

Prepare the salsa by tossing the pineapple, red bell pepper, jalapeno, red onion and cilantro together. Refrigerate until serving.

Combine bbq sauce, pineapple and habanero together in a food processor or blender. Pulse until well blended and smooth. Heat in a small sauce pan and set aside.

To serve, warm the buns. Place a layer of cabbage on the bottom bun. Top with Kalua pork and pineapple salsa. Drizzle with bbq sauce.

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mikelle on 8.3.2012

I substituted chicken breast for the pork, and it was delicious! I will definitely make this again, although next time I will omit the cilantro.

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