Slow Cooker Kalua Pork
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I have enjoyed kalua pork at restaurants before but wanted to give it a try at home. It really isn’t hard to do, especailly with this Slow Cooker Kalua Pork recipe. With all the recipes I found, you basically just use salt and liquid smoke. The other key to making it is cooking it low and slow for a long period of time.
You can cook it in the oven but I opted for the slow cooker method. I love a recipe that I can leave alone. You end up with a deliciously tender meat that is flavorful on it’s own. I do like to eat it with some sauce and I will share a recipe for one tomorrow.
Also, be sure to get the shoulder roast for this slow cooker kalua pork. You do not want a leaner cut because you need the fat to keep it moist. I have served this pork in rice bowls to create something similar to Rumbi’s rice bowls. I have also served it as part of a Hawaiian plate similar to what I like to get from Mo’ bettah’s.
Here is what you need to make the
Slow Cooker Kalua Pork
- PORK SHOULDER ROAST
- COARSE SEA SLAT
- LIQUID SMOKE
Slow Cooker Kalua Pork
Real Mom Kitchen
Ingredients
- 5 lb. pork shoulder roast
- 1 ½ Tbsp coarse sea slat
- 1 ½ Tbsp liquid smoke
Instructions
- With a knife, cut slits into the roast with the tip.
- Rub salt all over the roast and place it in the slow cooker.
- Pour liquid smoke over the roast.
- Cook on low heat for 16 to 20 hours, turning halfway through the cooking process.
- Remove roast from the slow cooker and shred.
- Add some of the liquid left in the slow cooker to the meat until most. Serves 12
Adapted from Tasty Kitchen posted by Fuji Mama.
