Brian in the Kitchen Recipes
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May 17 2019
American Craft Beer Week - Bemidji Brewing Summer IPA - Hawaiian Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
4–6lbs. Pork Shoulder
1 T. liquid smoke
1 T. red Hawaiian Sea Salt
For Pineapple Salsa:
1 whole pineapple, chopped into very small pieces {almost minced}
1/4 cup of minced red onion
1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
1 minced chipotle pepper, from a can of chipotle pepper in adobe sauce
juice from half a lime
salt
For Tacos:
half of a red cabbage head, thinly sliced
juice of 1 lime
corn tortillas
Pat dry 4-6lbs of pork shoulder and place in slow cooker.
Generously poke the pork shoulder with a fork, the more the better. {these holes will let the seasonings flow into the meat}
Next, pour liquid smoke and Red Hawaiian Sea Salt over the pork shoulder. Rub the sea salt and liquid smoke into the pork shoulder very well to ensure it is completely covered.
Place lid on to cover and cook for 8-12 hours, checking every hour after 8 hours for doneness {I used 4lb. and it took 8hrs.}
When finished, shred pork with two forks.
To make the Pineapple salsa, use 1 whole pineapple, slice off the exterior and remove the core.
Next, chop up your pineapple into small bit size pieces. {almost minced.. i mean tiny people}
Place pineapple in a large bowl and add red onion, fresh cilantro, chipotle pepper from a can of chipotle in adobe sauce, juice of half a lime, and salt.
Mix all together.
Next, thinly slice {should look like shoe strings} half of a red cabbage head, add to a bowl and mix with juice of 1 lime.
To assemble the tacos, put a little of hawaiian pork, pineapple salsa, and red cabbage on a corn tortilla and eat up!
Bemidji Brewing Summer IPA is very pale yellow with a stark white head of foam. The aroma is that of dank, over ripe mango and guava, with a slight citrus aroma. The tropical flavors of the beer are fun to pair with exotic or big flavors, while the crisp finish is a welcome sidekick to spicy dishes.
ABV - 6.8%
IBU - 50
Hops - Citra, CTZ
Malts - Rahr Pilsner, Simpson's Golden Naked Oats, Weyermann Acid Malt