Kalua Pig in a Slow Cooker

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This kalua pork recipe uses the slow cooker for a simple way of making traditional Hawaiian kalua pig without having to dig a hole in your backyard!

Submitted by KIKUKAT
Updated on June 14, 2024
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A platter of shredded Kalua pork served with buns and coleslaw on the side
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 hrs
Total Time:
20 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 (6 pound) pork butt roast

  • 1 ½ tablespoons Hawaiian sea salt

  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make Kalua pig in a slow cooker

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  2. Pierce pork all over with a carving fork; rub in salt then liquid smoke. Transfer pork into a slow cooker.

    A piece of pork butt on a cutting board with a fork piercing the top, with a bowl of red salt and a bowl of liquid smoke on the side

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  3. Cover, and cook on Low for 16 to 20 hours, turning once during cooking time.

    A slow cooker with slow cooked Kalua pig

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  4. Remove pork from slow cooker; shred with two forks, adding drippings as needed to moisten.

    A platter of shredded Kalua pork served with buns and coleslaw on the side

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

243 Calories
15g Fat
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 243
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 715mg 31%
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 9mg 49%
Potassium 348mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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