Last night was our first block party for the summer. While we have seen some of our neighbors over the "winter" and gone out to eat, it was nice to sit and just visit in a more relaxed atmosphere. We are so blessed with wonderful neighbors!
It is fun to see how some of the kids in the neighborhood have grown:
Lilli is 2 going on 16. She is so funny. You haven't lived 'til you've seen her walking down the sidewalk carrying her bag with her chair in it!
Then there's Sam, her older brother. He's more serious. It's fun to watch him listen to people talk. And he does awesome driveway art with chalk :)
Last but not least is Jack - he has the funniest expressions and loves to see "Wob" coming down the sidewalk to join the group.
And what is a block party without great food??
For today's recipe I'm going to share the pork recipe that Patti, a new neighbor, brought. It was the moistest (I don't think that is a word although spell check didn't question it!) - I'll go with juiciest - pork I have ever eaten.
How good was it? Well let's just say 2-year-old Lilli loved it!
Patti gave me the recipe and I know several others wanted it so I'll share it here.
Kalua Pig
3# boneless pork butt or shoulder
3/4 T. Red Hawaiian Salt***
3/4 T. Liquid Smoke
Remove the net, then without unrolling it, poke it all over with a knife.
Rub in the salt. Put the salted pork in a crockpot and drizzle with the liquid smoke. Do not add any other liquid to the crockpot. (Depending on the size pork butt you use, modify the salt and liquid smoke ingredients accordingly.)
Cook on low for 8-10 hours. Shred back into the juices just before serving.
Rub in the salt. Put the salted pork in a crockpot and drizzle with the liquid smoke. Do not add any other liquid to the crockpot. (Depending on the size pork butt you use, modify the salt and liquid smoke ingredients accordingly.)
Cook on low for 8-10 hours. Shred back into the juices just before serving.
This made an awesome shredded pork sandwich, although some of us just skipped the bun and enjoyed the pork alone.
You guys know this is my type of recipe
Easy
3 ingredients
It involves a crockpot!
And it was so delicious.
So enjoy...
and thanks to Patti for sharing this!
**Edited to add: Michael and I went shopping for the Red Hawaiian Salt and struggled to find it. We found "Pink Hawaiian Salt" at Hy-Vee. I asked Patti for help on this and she brought me some salt (bless her heart!). The bag she brought down reads "Alaea Sea Salt - Hawaiian" (medium grain). She said "Alaea" is the word you want to look for. DO NOT use Black Sea Salt!
The ingredients on the bag read, "Sea Salt, Alaea (Baked Hawaiian Red Clay)." I think the Pink Hawaiian Salt may have been okay as the salt she brought down is pink in color as well, rather than a dark red. But I would definitely look for the word "Alaea" and check the ingredients as above. If you live nearby I'll gladly share the salt she brought down if you want to try the recipe... it is worth it!!
**Edited to add: Michael and I went shopping for the Red Hawaiian Salt and struggled to find it. We found "Pink Hawaiian Salt" at Hy-Vee. I asked Patti for help on this and she brought me some salt (bless her heart!). The bag she brought down reads "Alaea Sea Salt - Hawaiian" (medium grain). She said "Alaea" is the word you want to look for. DO NOT use Black Sea Salt!
The ingredients on the bag read, "Sea Salt, Alaea (Baked Hawaiian Red Clay)." I think the Pink Hawaiian Salt may have been okay as the salt she brought down is pink in color as well, rather than a dark red. But I would definitely look for the word "Alaea" and check the ingredients as above. If you live nearby I'll gladly share the salt she brought down if you want to try the recipe... it is worth it!!
I was so glad for the opportunity to meet some of my neighbors. We are all so busy these days that it's hard to find time to meet our neighbors. Especially if you move in during the winter when everyone is bunkered in! I love my new neighborhood and what an asset you and Michael are as "ambassadors". I grew up in the city where we could roam safely with all the other kids but we knew that if Jimmy pushed Sally not only would he be in trouble at home, he would also be chastised by every mother on the block. Your efforts go along way to facilitating this kind of network for the families here. Thanks again and I can't wait for Taco Night, see you all there. Patti
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