Kalua Pork
The high point of any luau happens when a banana-leaf-covered pig is unearthed from a fiery pit. Kalua is Hawaiian for “to cook in an underground oven,” and the elaborate…
Instructions
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In the slow cooker, coat the roast in the oil and rub with the salt, Worcestershire sauce and pepper.
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Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours. It can be maintained on Warm for up to 8 hours.
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Remove the roast from the slow cooker and remove the bone and fat. Shred the meat, set aside on a large platter and discard the cooking juices (too salty to be used again).
The high point of any luau happens when a banana-leaf-covered pig is unearthed from a fiery pit. Kalua is Hawaiian for “to cook in an underground oven,” and the elaborate technique rewards patience with tender results (think absurdly succulent pork). To reproduce the ritual on a smaller, more manageable scale, look to your trusty slow cooker. After eight hours, the smell of the most delicious pulled pork may inspire everyone to hula around the slow cooker.
