Kalua Pork Torta with Pineapple Salsa Recipe

Name: Kalua Pork Torta with Pineapple Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds Pork Shoulder; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Sea Salt (or Kosher Salt); 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Liquid Smoke; 1 whole Fresh Pineapple, Small Dice 1/4 Inch; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Finely Diced, 1/8 Inch; 1 whole Large Jalapeno, Finely Diced 1/8 Inch; 1/4 whole Red Onion, Finely Diced 1/8 Inch; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Minced; 2 cups Bottled Bbq Sauce, Your Favorite Brand; 12 ounces, weight Pineapple, Chunks; 1 whole Habanero Chile, Seeded And Chopped; 12 whole Torta Buns Or Soft Kaiser Rolls; 1 head Savoy Or Napa Cabbage

Servings: persons

3 pounds Pork Shoulder
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Sea Salt (or Kosher Salt)
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Liquid Smoke
1 whole Fresh Pineapple, Small Dice 1/4 Inch
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Finely Diced, 1/8 Inch
1 whole Large Jalapeno, Finely Diced 1/8 Inch
1/4 whole Red Onion, Finely Diced 1/8 Inch
2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Minced
2 cups Bottled Bbq Sauce, Your Favorite Brand
12 ounces, weight Pineapple, Chunks
1 whole Habanero Chile, Seeded And Chopped
12 whole Torta Buns Or Soft Kaiser Rolls
1 head Savoy Or Napa Cabbage

1
Cut excess fat from pork, rub with salt and place in a slow cooker.
2
Pierce with a carving fork.
3
Pour liquid smoke over pork and pat into the pork.
4
Cover the slow cooker and cook pork on low for 8 to 10 hours.
5
Prepare the salsa by tossing the pineapple, red bell pepper, jalapeno, red onion and cilantro together.
6
Refrigerate until serving.
7
Combine bbq sauce, pineapple and habanero together in a food processor or blender.
8
Pulse until well blended and smooth.
9
Heat in a small sauce pan and set aside.
10
To serve, warm the buns.
11
Place a layer of cabbage on the bottom bun.
12
Top with Kalua pork and pineapple salsa.
13
Drizzle with bbq sauce.

890

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds Pork Shoulder, 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Sea Salt (or Kosher Salt), 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Liquid Smoke, 1 whole Fresh Pineapple, Small Dice 1/4 Inch, and more.

Yes, Kalua Pork Torta with Pineapple Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Kalua Pork Torta with Pineapple Salsa

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