Whenever I go to Hawaii, the first thing that I want to eat is the Kalua Pig/pork. I love it so much. Traditionally, a whole pig  is wrapped in banana leaves and cooked slowly in a pit that is dug in the ground. It’s so good and has such a smoky flavor. I love shredded pork and I just do my version, which is in the crock pot. Yep, it’s delicious and so moist.

I love this shredded pork. This is perfect for some lettuce wraps, which is really good. But I love it on top of some hot rice. It’s delicious, especially when you spoon some of the juices on top and the rice absorbs that juice. M-mmmmm.

This is an easy dish and you won’t be disappointed. I usually use a pork roast for this….like a pork shoulder or pork butt. Oh, and it should be a little on the fatty side. I have also used the boneless country short ribs. They are thick and a little fatty. Either works great, but using a roast will obviously take a little longer.

You’re going to love this. I just know it!!

Asian Shredded Pork 

4 pound Pork shoulder roast or country pork ribs
2 cloves of fresh garlic, halved
1 inch piece of fresh ginger, minced
1 Tblsp liquid smoke (optional….it’s just as good without)
1/4 cup soy sauce (I use low sodium)
1 tsp black pepper
1 cup water

Place the pork in a crock pot. Throw in the garlic, ginger, liquid smoke and soy sauce. Add the water. Sprinkle in the black pepper. Cook on low for about 6 hours, or high for about 4-5 hours. Be sure to test it after about 3 hours to make sure its not already cooked. Using a fork, you should be able to shred it easily. Remember, if you are using the country pork ribs, the cooking time will be less.

Serve over some hot cooked rice. Oh, and a fried egg on the side is good too! YUM!!!