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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow-Cooker Kalua Pork, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 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 114.14 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 5.86 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 0.65 g 0%
- Total Fat 9.82 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 3.96 g Moderate 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 104.7 mg High 35%
- Sodium 33.03 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.28 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 10.89 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.61 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 29.53 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 3.72 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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 114.14 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 114.14 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.
- Is Slow-Cooker Kalua Pork healthy?
- Slow-Cooker Kalua Pork has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 114.14 calories and 5.86 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.96 g (20% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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