Kalua Pork

Kalua Pork
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    3 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    3 hrs 20 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    147

Embark on a culinary journey to the islands with this Kalua Pork recipe. This dish features a succulent pork roast, infused with smoky undertones and a touch of Hawaiian sea salt, slow-roasted to tender perfection.

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Nutrition

  • Cholesterol
    70 mg
  • Protein
    20 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    2516 mg
  • Fat
    14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a small bowl, combine water and liquid smoke. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

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Recipe View Place the pork roast in a roasting pan with the fatty side up. Pour the liquid smoke mixture over the roast, then sprinkle evenly with Hawaiian sea salt. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

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Recipe View Cover the roasting pan tightly with a lid or heavy-duty aluminum foil. (Prep time: 1 minute)

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Recipe View Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 3 hours, or until the pork is incredibly tender and easily shreds with a fork. (Cook time: 3 hours)

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Recipe View Remove the roasted pork from the pan and let it rest for 15 minutes before shredding. (Rest time: 15 minutes)

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Recipe View Using two forks, shred the pork into bite-sized pieces. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

For an authentic Hawaiian flavor, use Kiawe wood smoked sea salt if available.
If you don't have a roasting pan with a lid, ensure the aluminum foil is tightly sealed to trap the moisture during cooking.
Serve the shredded Kalua Pork on Hawaiian sweet rolls for sliders, over rice, or in tacos for a versatile and delicious meal.
Consider adding a splash of apple cider vinegar or pineapple juice during the last 30 minutes of cooking for added depth of flavor.

Marianne Corkery

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 49 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Marian Johnson

    The liquid smoke gives it such a great flavor, just like I remember from Hawaii!

  • Marcellus Schinner

    This recipe was so easy to follow and the pork was incredibly tender!

  • Elissa Vandervort

    I added a bit of pineapple juice as suggested and it was amazing!

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