What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? A Second Helping of Kalua Pork Roast! This special blend of herbs is a tribute to warm, tropical summer nights. The term, “Kalua”, is Hawaiian for slow cooked. I have put this frozen roast in the oven and let flavors blend all day long for an exotic taste that will have your senses wondering if you’ve been transported to a private paradise. The extra meals provided are a bonus that will have others showering you with praise in the days following.
KALUA PORK ROAST
Ingredients:
4 pound boneless pork butt roast
1 tablespoon Red Hawaiian Alaea Sea Salt*
1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash garlic and herb seasoning
2 cups apple juice
2 cups apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
1 bottle beer
Instructions:
Set oven to 275°. Place frozen pork roast in a covered roaster, fat side up. Pour apple juice and apple cider vinegar over roast. Next apply liquid smoke. Finish by sprinkling the Alaea sea salt and Mrs. Dash herb blend over the pork. Make sure the lid is on securely. You will begin to smell the heavenly aroma as it slowly cooks. Five hours later, check the roast, as the liquid will absorb. I discovered some roasters allow the liquid to evaporate a little sooner than I expected. I have found Le Creuset to be very reliable. If the roast needs more liquid, pour a bottle of beer over it. Keep it covered and slowly cook it at least another three hours. I have let it cook for ten hours total without a problem. It is so fork-tender you will be amazed. And the drippings can be used for gravy or barbecue sauce.
*Available through Salty Wahine Gourmet Hawaiian Sea Salts. (I receive no recompense for promoting their product.)
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Now this I can eat all I want and not worry about the weight, and I do.
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This sounds good and great to make for a crowd (x2?) or for a summer picnic. Is it good cold? I see it gets a big yes vote from your favorite taste tester too!
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Oh yes, it’s good cold. He even loves it fried carnita-style afterwards. 🙂
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Thanks!
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This pork roast looks so delightful.. I wonder if a crock- pot on low would work? Have you ever tried it that way?.. I have to try this.. I can almost smell the aroma just looking at your picture.. oh and love the fork…
Take care my dear and happy cooking to ya, from Laura
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I have not tried it cooked that way simply because (until recently) I did not have a crockpot large enough. Please let me know how it works out, Laura. PS I have fun with my “talking flat wear”.)
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Yes, of course I’ll let you know how the crock-pot works, I was wondering what could I use instead of the beer? any ideas?
Hugs from Laura
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My girlfriend uses coffee when slow-cooking a beef roast. I have not tried it personally. In fact, this was the first time I made it with beer.
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That sounds very interesting to me, using coffee when cooking a beef roast.. thanks for the idea.. another must try for me.. loving new ways to cook in the kitchen,…
from, Laura
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Bon Appétit!
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Gail, I could almost smell it from here! And learned a new word! I want every fork I’ve seen on here! But then, where would I put them all?? lol
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Oh, Melinda, thank you so much for your high praise and encouraging words. 🍓
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You’re so welcome. I just call ’em like I see ’em! BTW, how did you get the strawberry on there??
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It’s an emoji on my keyboard. 🍓
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I need to find out how to do it! I’m a strawberry, because I was born in Plant City, Fl. The Winter Strawberry Capital of
the World!
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Go to the App Store on ITUNES and choose the free app that works on your phone. Download it and 🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓 away! lol
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ok, cool thanks! I’ve done any apps.
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Have fun! 🍓
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Oh my GOSH!! I’m flabbergasted, Gail!! Thank you!! Oh my goodness, I’m all in a flitter now!!
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You are so cute. I’m thrilled to see you as excited as I am each time! Go forward in faith!
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I’m cute? Been a long time since anyone called me that! (lol) Yes, I’m working on it! God is good, waiting on my poor self!
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God has patience with all of us.
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oops! I meant I HAVEN”T done any apps yet!
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Lol. You will. 🙂
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Yeah, just gotta get a 10 yr old to help me! 😉
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