Slow Cooker Shredded Beef

🌺 Kalua-Style Slow Cooker Shredded Beef

✅ A simple Hawaiian-inspired dish that’s smoky, juicy, and melt-in-your-mouth tender — all made in your slow cooker!

🛒 Ingredients

👉 5 pounds boneless beef chuck roast or brisket

👉 1 tablespoon Alaea sea salt (Hawaiian red salt)

👉 1 tablespoon liquid smoke

✅️ Instructions:

🔹 Prep the Beef

• Pierce beef all over with a fork or sharp knife to help flavors soak in.

🔹 Season

• Rub generously with Alaea salt, coating all sides evenly.

🔹 Cook

• Place beef in slow cooker, drizzle liquid smoke on top.

• Cover and cook on LOW for 14–16 hours, until fork-tender.

🔹 Shred

• Remove beef, shred with two forks, and discard excess fat if desired.

🔹 Optional Crisping

• Spread shredded beef on a baking sheet.

• Broil a few minutes until edges are lightly crisp.

💡 Tips & Variations

◾ Best Cuts: Chuck roast or brisket are ideal.

◾ Salt Swap: Use 2–2½ tsp kosher salt if Alaea isn’t available.

◾ Flavor Boost: Add a banana leaf over the beef before cooking for authentic island flair.

◾ Serve With: Steamed white rice, Hawaiian rolls, cabbage, or use in tacos/sliders.

◾ Storage: Freeze leftovers in airtight containers; reheat gently.

◾ Pro Tip: Don’t rush it! Low & slow = juicy perfection.