Kahlua Pork

If you long for the days to be sitting on a beach somewhere with Pacific Islanders and enjoying the scrumptuous flavors of the Polynesians, then this recipe is for you. Kahlua pork is the staple food of any good luau. However, if you can't be at a luau, here is the next best thing. [Make this, curl up on your couch, and just close your eyes. You will be whisked away..and...it's SO EASY!]

Use any 5-6 lb shoulder pork roast
2-3 oz. of Colbin mesquite Liquid Smoke (in the BBQ or marinade section)
A few pinches of Sea Salt (Hula Salt is best, because it's finer and absorbs better--You can find it at some of the Walgreen's in their Hawaiian food section. If you can't find it, though, sea salt will do.)

Get your crockpot out (easy, right?) and throw your pork in (or if you don't want to be violent, you can gently place it, it doesn't matter). Pour your Liquid Smoke over the pork and then sprinkle the outer sides of the pork with the salt. Don't cake it on, just sprinkle enough to make a slight coating (a couple to a few pinches will do...maybe a 1/4 cup???).

Cook on high for five to six hours...and then just walk away (need I remind you, I said this was easy, right? I was serious!). Okay, when your meat is done, just pull it apart with a fork. If you have bones in your meat, this would be the time to take them out (I don't want your faux vacation turning into a trip to the ER). Now, you're gonna have a good bit of juice in your pork. At this point, you can be done with your cooking...OR...may I suggest?....take one more step to make this pork TRUE Kahlua pork:

Shred some cabbage...oh, 1/4-1/2 head will do (I like doing mine three parts pork to two parts cabbage). Place it in your crock pot and let it cook for about 30 minutes more (until cabbage starts getting slightly soft) and then turn your pot off. The remainder heat will finish cooking it. Check to see if you have a lot of juice. If you do, pour some out. If not, you're good to go. You can always add more mesquite or salt to your desired taste, if you desire.

Eat your pork over sticky rice. Yum! OH...and, you're welcome! I just gave you a low cost vacation to the islands. ;) Sorry, no lei included.