Kalua Pork Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    8 hrs

  • Total Time

    8 hrs 10 mins

  • Servings

    16

  • Calories

    173 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Hawaiian

Kalua Pork Recipe

Kalua Pork is a Hawaiian dish often served at luaus. This version is made in the slow cooker and tastes just like authentic shredded Kalua Pig.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 (3-4 pound) pork roast
  • 1-2 tablespoon kosher salt
  • cup liquid smoke
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ head cabbage, coarsely chopped (optional)
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Instructions

  1. Rub pork generously with salt.
  2. Place the pork in a slow cooker. Pour on liquid smoke. Add water. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
  3. An hour before serving, carefully lift the pork out of the slow cooker. Do not drain out juices. Place cabbage in the bottom of the slow cooker. Place pork on top of the cabbage, place the lid back on and cook for another hour. Shred pork and serve.

Notes

  • Follow the directions above, but place pork and cabbage in the Instant Pot at the same time.
  • Set at high pressure for one hour.
  • Allow to slow-release pressure on its own for 30 minutes.
  • Shred and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 173kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 494mg (21%) Potassium 382mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 30IU (1%) Vitamin C 10.4mg (12%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 173 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 173kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 494mg 21%
Potassium 382mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 30IU 1%
Vitamin C 10.4mg 12%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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