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Slow Cooker Kalua Pork

This Kalua pork comes out of the slow cooker deliciously smoky, salty, and tender every time! It's incredibly easy with 3 ingredients and is the perfect dinner for entertaining guests.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 hrs
Total Time
10 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 273 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt)
  • 1 tablespoon Hawaiian Alaea sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke

Instructions

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  1. Prep the pork. Place the pork shoulder in your slow cooker and pierce the top several times with a knife or fork.
  2. Slow cook. Rub the pork with the sea salt. Then, pour the liquid smoke on top. Slow cook for 8 to 10 hours on the low setting. You may need a few more hours if your pork shoulder is larger. 
  3. Shred the pork. 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. 

Notes

  • You can use either fine or coarse-grain Alaea sea salt, though if you use coarse-grain, you may need a little more than the 1 tablespoon listed in the ingredients.
  • Note that my personal Hawaiian Alaea sea salt is a deep red color, though the salt looks more muted in these recipe photos. My photographer lives in Canada, and her access to products is a bit different. Both are Alaea sea salt, just from different brands. 
  • Store leftover Kalua pork in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze the pork in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Portioning it out into meal-sized servings makes thawing easier.
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  • Hawaiian salt tip: You can use either fine or coarse-grain Alaea sea salt, though if you use coarse-grain, you may need a little more than the 1 tablespoon listed in the ingredients.
  • Note that my personal Hawaiian Alaea sea salt is a deep red color, though the salt looks more muted in these recipe photos. My photographer lives in Canada, and her access to products is a bit different. Both are Alaea sea salt, just from different brands. 
  • Storage tips: Store leftover Kalua pork in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze the pork in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Portioning it out into meal-sized servings makes thawing easier.

Nutrition Information

Calories 273kcal (14%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 124mg (41%) Sodium 1308mg (55%) Potassium 629mg (18%) Vitamin A 11IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 273

% Daily Value*

Calories 273kcal 14%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 124mg 41%
Sodium 1308mg 55%
Potassium 629mg 13%
Vitamin A 11IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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