Kalua Pork - Hawaiian Style Pulled Pork
Popular at Hawaiian Luaus, Kalua Pork it is traditionally made by smoking a whole pig in a sand pit, but can be made at home using pork shoulder and cooked in a slow cooker/crock pot. So easy, and so delicious!
Servings 10 -12
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2.5 kg 5.5lbs pork shoulder, remove the thick layer of skin, but retain some of the fat
- 2 Tbsp liquid smoke
- 2 Tbsp salt
Instructions
- Place the pork in the slow cooker and prick all over with a fork.
- Pour over the liquid smoke and then rub in the salt.
- Cook on low for 12+ hours.
- Pull apart and shred with two forks.
Notes
Mesquite liquid smoke will provide a more authentic taste, but you can use hickory if you have that. If you can get a hold of Hawaiian Red Salt, and grind it, use that instead of regular table salt.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Sodium: 1400mg