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!
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.
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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
- 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!
3 Ingredient Crockpot Kalua Pork Recipe
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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 absolutely love this recipe! I have swallowing issues due to Lou Gehrig’s disease and this recipe allows me to enjoy pork that is so moist and delicious. I have been able to serve it several different ways. Thanks for a terrific recipe!!!
This recipe was great! I didn’t know what to expect with no liquid being added but it was unbelievable how moist and flavorful this tuned out. Will be making it again and again! In your photo you have some grilled looking veggies – zucchini maybe? Some additional recipes on what you would serve with this (macaroni salad, cole slaw) would be AWESOME! Thanks!
Hey. Love the recipe. Came out ono. Just want to let you know that kalua means to “cook in underground oven” while the word “Imu” is the type of underground oven pit we use. Thanks again
Any substitute for liquid smoke? Ironically I hav the curing salt but can’t gt liquid smoke.