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A close-up of a wooden table with a bowl of shredded brown pulled smoked kalua pork on top of white rice.

3 Ingredient Smoked Kalua Pork Recipe

Traci Wennerholm
Get a taste of Hawaii with our smoked Kalua pork recipe. Enjoy tender, flavorful meat with a gentle smoky taste made in your slow cooker.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 hours
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Total Time 16 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine polynesian
Servings 10 servings
Calories 28 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 5-6 pound pork butt roast
  • 3 slices bacon (optional)
  • ½-1 tablespoon sea salt hawaiian or coarse salt recommended
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke

Instructions
 

  • Season the Pork: Rub the pork shoulder thoroughly with the Hawaiian sea salt and liquid smoke, ensuring an even coating on all sides.
  • Arrange the Bacon: Lay the bacon strips in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Add the Pork: Place the seasoned pork shoulder on top of the bacon strips.
  • Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 16-20 hours.
  • Shred and Serve: Once done, shred the pork using two forks and serve with cooked cabbage, rice, or pineapple.

Notes

See notes for storing and serving suggestions
 

Nutrition

Calories: 28kcalCarbohydrates: 0.1gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 396mgPotassium: 14mgVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.03mg
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