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An overhead view of a bowl of shredded kalua pork topped with green onions.
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Kalua Pork

Smoky salty goodness defines Kalua Pork and we're layering on extra Island flavor for maximum taste with the most minimal prep.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Keyword: Kalua Pork
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Rachel Farnsworth

Ingredients

  • 5 pound boneless pork butt roast
  • 4 tablespoons minced garlic (about 12 cloves)
  • 2 tablespoons grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons Sea Salt (Hawaiian Pink Salt is preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons hickory liquid smoke

Instructions

Slow Cooker Instructions

  • Place a 5 pound boneless pork butt roast into the base of a 6 quart slow cooker. Rub 4 tablespoons minced garlic, 2 tablespoons grated ginger and 2 tablespoons Sea Salt all over the roast. Drizzle 2 tablespoons hickory liquid smoke over the top.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours until roast is easily shredded with a fork.
  • Shred pork directly in slow cooker and stir meat in with juices. Serve plain, over rice, or on a bun!

Notes

Oven Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Place roast into a 5 to 7-quart oven-safe pot with lid or use a roasting pan. Rub the garlic, ginger and salt all over to coat. Drizzle the liquid smoke.
  2. Place the lid on the pot or cover your roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil. Roast at 225 degrees for 8-9 hours, until pork shreds easily with a fork. Shred and mix with juices.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 1939mg | Potassium: 977mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 0.4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg
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