Kalua Pork with Hawaiian Barbecue Sauce
For this mainland variation of kalua pork, a slow cooker stands in for an underground imu and hot stones, and pork tenderloins are swapped for a whole pig; the net result is island flavor with ease. Kalua pork pairs well with steamed collard greens or kale, and plain white rice. You can make this dish a day in advance and reheat before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 280 kcalCarbohydrates: 15 gProtein: 37 gFat: 7 gSaturated Fat: 2 gCholesterol: 110 mgSodium: 750 mgSugar: 20 gIron: 13 mg
Ingredients
- 2 Inspirations Pork Tenderloins each about 1 1/2 lb. (3 lb. total)
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. canola oil divided
- ½ cup reduced sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup low sodium ketchup
- ½ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar lightly packed
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp. minced ginger
- ¾ tsp. Chinese five-spice powder found in the spice aisle
- ½ tsp. Liquid smoke found with barbecue sauces and condiments
- 4 Tbsp. pineapple rings cut in half, or wedges (optional)
Instructions
- What Kids Can Do:
- * Cut pork tenderloins into thirds and season.
- * Measure ingredients.
- * Place ingredients in slow cooker.
- * Mix together ingredients for Hawaiian barbecue sauce.
- * Pour sauce over meat.
- * Shred cooked meat.
- 1. Prepare pork. Cut each tenderloin into three pieces and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over meat.
- 2. Heat 1 tsp. of the oil in a skillet set over medium high heat. Place 3 pieces of pork in pan and brown evenly, approximately 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove pork and place in slow cooker. Add remaining three pieces of pork. Remove pork, add to slow cooker, and reduce heat under skillet to medium low. Add chicken broth to pan and scrape up browned drippings. Pour broth over meat.
- 3. Prepare sauce. In a medium bowl, mix ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, Chinese five-spice powder, and Liquid Smoke. Pour over meat. Place cover on slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- 4. After cooking, remove pork pieces from sauce and shred with two forks. Stir shredded meat into sauce. Serve hot, garnished with pineapple, if desired.
- Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, July - August 2008