Kalua Pork Sliders With Pineapple Salsa
Kalua Pork Sliders with Pineapple Salsa are a delicious Hawaiian-inspired dish that combines tender, smoky pork with sweet and tangy pineapple salsa, all served on soft slider buns. This recipe is perfect for a summer barbecue or a tropical-themed party.
Ingredients
- 3 lb pork shoulder
- 1 tbsp liquid smoke
- 1 tbsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 12 slider buns
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rub the pork shoulder with liquid smoke, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Place the pork in a slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours, until tender.
- Shred the cooked pork using two forks.
- In a bowl, combine the diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, and salt to make the salsa.
- Assemble the sliders by placing a portion of shredded pork on each bun and topping with pineapple salsa.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 8 hours
- Total time:
- 8 hours
- Cooking method
- Slow cooking
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Slow cooker Sharp knife Cutting board Mixing bowl
Tools
Forks Serving platter
Serving suggestions
Serve the Kalua Pork Sliders with Pineapple Salsa alongside a refreshing tropical salad or coconut rice.
Tips & tricks
For an extra smoky flavor, you can cook the pork in a traditional underground imu (Hawaiian earth oven) if you have the means to do so.
Cost
$20