Slow Cooker Kalua Pork Tacos

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ACTIVE TIME: 20 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 8-10 HR.

Ingredients:

Kalua Pork

  • 6 lbs. pork roast
  • 1 sweet onion, quartered
  • 6-8 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 4-5 pineapple slices

Avocado Salsa:

  • 5-6 tomatillos, husked and quartered
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded
  • 1/2 sweet onion
  • 3-4 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (1 lime)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 2 small/medium avocados
  • Kosher salt, to taste

Sesame Slaw

  • 2 cups shredded/thinly sliced cabbage
  • 1/2-1 cup shredded carrots (I used 2 carrots)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • A handful of chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

For serving

  • Warm corn tortillas
  • Freshly pickled jalapeños

Instructions:

  1. Start the pork. First add the quartered onions and garlic to the crockpot and place the pork roast on top.
  2. Pour in the liquid smoke, apple cider and pineapple juice. Lastly add the pineapple slices and cover for at least 8 hours on high or 10-12 on low.
  3. Make the salsa. Add the tomatillos, jalapeño, onion, garlic, lime juice and cilantro to a food processor and pulse for 5 seconds or until chunky. Season with salt. Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  4. Make the slaw. Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and toss to combine. Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  5. 30 minutes before serving. Shred the pork with two forks and cook for an additional 30 minutes before serving.
  6. To serve. In a medium sized bowl, smash the two avocados. Add in about 1/2 – 1 cup of the prepared salsa, add more or less depending on your desired consistency and taste. Season with salt if needed. I prefer mine to be more avocado heavy and the leftover salsa is just as good on its own.
  7. Assemble the tacos by adding a layer of salsa to doubled-up, warm corn tortillas. Next add a helping of pork topped with the sesame slaw. Toss on a couple pickled jalapeños and enjoy!

Any leftover kalua pork is great in Hawaiian bowls like this:

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