Slow-Cooker Kalua Pork
Slow-Cooker Kalua Pork captures the deep, smoky essence of traditional Hawaiian kalua pig with minimal fuss. Pork butt simmers gently with Hawaiian sea salt and a hint of liquid smoke until irresistibly tender, perfect for piling onto plates with rice and cabbage or stuffing into sliders for gatherings and weeknight dinners.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all ingredients.
- 2
Prick the pork all over with a carving fork; rub in the salt, then the liquid smoke. Move the pork to a slow cooker.
- 3
Cover and cook on Low for 16 to 20 hours, turning it once during the cooking time.
- 4
Take the pork out of the slow cooker; shred it with two forks, adding drippings as needed to keep it moist.
- Calories 90.71 kcal Low Source
- Protein 5.24 g Moderate
- Carbs 0.08 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.7 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.6 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 104.7 mg High
- Sodium 11.64 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.0 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 10.65 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.58 mg Low Source
- Potassium 5.29 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 3.72 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Kalua Pork is a Hawaiian dinner recipe made with 3 ingredients. It takes about 20 hrs 10 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Liquid Smoke, Pork Roast, and Sea Salt. Each serving provides about 90.71 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow-Cooker Kalua Pork?
- It is a Hawaiian recipe made with 3 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Slow-Cooker Kalua Pork made of?
- The main ingredients are Liquid Smoke, Pork Roast, Sea Salt. The full list of 3 is above.
- What goes well with Slow-Cooker Kalua Pork?
- Explore these Hawaiian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Slow-Cooker Kalua Pork?
- About 20 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 90.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow-Cooker Kalua Pork easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 4 steps.
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