3 Ingredient Crockpot Kalua Pork
First of all, let’s get one thing clear: when I say “kalua,” I don’t mean “Kahlua.” Kahlua is a coffee liqueur, which is yummy, but not with pork,
A kalua, on the other hand, is a traditional pit oven they use in Hawaii. And that is good with pork, or at least good for pork. Kalua pork – a pig rubbed with sea salt, stuffed with hot rocks, wrapped in leaves, and cooked slowly over koa wood – is a truly beautiful thing.
But what if you don’t happen to have one of these fire pits in your kitchen? How can you possibly prepare this Hawaiian delicacy then? Why, in the Crockpot, of course!
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This 3 Ingredient Crockpot Kalua Pork isn’t as traditional as the original version, but it’s about as easy as a dish can possibly be. All you have to do is salt the meat, add some liquid smoke, and cook it nice and slow – at least 8 hours for a small roast, and up to 12 for a big one. When it comes out of the crock, the meat will be so tender you can pull it apart with forks.
And if you don’t happen to have any banana leaves to serve it on, just go ahead and use a plate. I won’t tell.
3 Ingredient Crockpot Kalua Pork
(printable recipe at bottom of post)
INGREDIENTS:
4-5 pound pork shoulder roast
2 tablespoon liquid smoke
1.5 tablespoons ground Himalayan pink salt (NOTE: Pictured is a salt grinder. I grind the salt crystals before measuring. So already ground salt is just fine)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Pierce the roast all over with a fork and place in crockpot. Next, sprinkle both sides of roast with salt and pour liquid smoke even over roast.
2. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. If you use a larger roast you will need 10-12 hours. Once done, use 2 forks to pull apart pork.
Enjoy on salads, in wraps, as tacos, burritos, tostadas and MORE!
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3 Ingredient Crockpot Kalua Pork
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Ingredients
- 5 pound pork shoulder roast
- 2 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 1.5 tablespoons Himalayan pink salt
Instructions
- Pierce the roast all over with a fork and place in crockpot. Next, sprinkle both sides of roast with salt and pour liquid smoke even over roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. If you use a larger roast you will need 10-12 hours. Once done, use 2 forks to pull apart pork.
- Enjoy on salads, in wraps, as tacos, burritos, tostadas and MORE!
Nutrition
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I’ve made this recipe twice now and love it. This is the only way I make pork now! I want to write a post on my blog about this recipe, is it ok if I link back to your website? Thanks so much!
Wow, that turned out super delicious. And so simple to do too! Thank you for sharing this recipe.
My husband and I went to our first luau this year, This comes so close to the taste of the kalua pig, it’s remarkable. So easy, and so delicious – my husband was thrilled! I will definitely make this again.
So happy you love this recipe Stacy!
Hi!
Do you put any liquid in the cooker? I was wondering if you would want some water or beef broth to keep it from drying out?
What is the difference between pink salt & regular? Where I live I can’t find the pink so I was wondering if you could just use regular? Would it still be the same amount?
Thank you!
No liquid is needed. Just the liquid smoke and salt. As you can see from the pics in the post, the meat does not dry out at all. If you cannot find pink salt, I would use sea salt.
How many ounces is one 4 point serving
The cut I use for this read a 4oz serving.