kalua pork recipe

Slow cooker kalua pork is reminiscent of kalua pig served at Hawaiian luaus. It's deliciously smoky, salty, tender and only takes three ingredients.

Slow Cooker Kalua Pork

pork shoulder (pork butt)

tbsp Hawaiian Alaea sea salt

tbsp liquid smoke

Place the pork shoulder in your slow cooker and pierce the top several times with a knife or fork.

Rub the pork with the sea salt. Then, pour the liquid smoke on top.&nbsp;

Program your slow cooker for 10 hours on the low setting. You may need a few more hours if your pork shoulder is larger.&nbsp;

Once the pork shoulder is fully cooked, remove it to a plate and use two forks to shred it. You can also drizzle some of the remaining liquid from the slow cooker on top, to keep the meat moist, then serve immediately.&nbsp;

This Kalua Pork recipe uses minimal ingredients, but ends up super tasty and succulent. It&#x27;s perfect for a Hawaiian themed Luau party, and can be cooked in the slow cooker, instant pot, or oven.

Kalua Pork (Hawaiian Style Pulled Pork)

lbs Boston butt roast

Tbsp liquid smoke

Tbsp oil

Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a large pot...

Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, sear the pork for about 3 minutes per side to brown it all over. 

Place the pork in slow cooker and drizzle...

Place the pork in slow cooker and drizzle liquid smoke over all sides. Season all sides with salt. 

Cover and cook on LOW heat for 10-12...

Cover and cook on LOW heat for 10-12 hours, or until fork tender. 

Remove the pork roast from the slow cooker...

Remove the pork roast from the slow cooker and transfer to a large bowl or serving platter, and shred the meat, removing any large pieces of fat or bone, if any. Spoon as much of the extra liquid from the slow cooker as desired over the shredded kalua pork to keep it from drying out. You might not add all of the liquid back, but save it for storing the pork in if there are leftovers.

Serve immediately, or refrigerate in reserved liquid for...

Serve immediately, or refrigerate in reserved liquid for a few days.

Season the pork with liquid smoke and salt....

Season the pork with liquid smoke and salt. Wrap it with foil all over nicely and place it in a large roasting pan. Preheat the oven to 325°F and roast it for about 6 hours, or until very tender.

Cut the pork into large chunks, then place...

Cut the pork into large chunks, then place in the instant pot, along with one cup of water. Pour the liquid smoke over the pork and sprinkle with the salt. Cover, set the knob to seal, then cook on high pressure for 60 minutes.

Allow the instant pot to do a natural...

Allow the instant pot to do a natural release for 25 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure and open.

Remove the pork roast from the instant pot...

Remove the pork roast from the instant pot and transfer to a large bowl or serving platter, and shred the meat, removing any large pieces of fat or bone, if any. Spoon as much of the extra liquid from the slow cooker as desired over the shredded kalua pork to keep it from drying out. You might not add all of the liquid back, but save it for storing the pork in if there are leftovers.

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