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

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.
3. Enjoy on salads, in wraps, as tacos, burritos, tostadas and MORE!

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3 Ingredient Crockpot Kalua Pork Recipe

Author Corey Valley

With only 3 ingredients, you can have dinner on the table that they family will LOVE! This 3 Ingredient Crockpot Kalua Pork can be used in salads and tacos!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 hours hrs

Total Time 10 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

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Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 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!
  

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Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal | Protein: 33g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 1447mg | Potassium: 589mg | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1.4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2.1mg

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