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    Slow-Cooked Hawaiian-Style Kalua Pork Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Kalua pork, is delicious, falling apart, mouthwatering kalua pig. It has long-standing traditions in Hawaii, and if you ever go there, it is a must-eat! The word kālua means to cook in an underground oven, which is something that we are assuming you are not in possession of.

    Slow-Cooked Hawaiian-Style Kalua Pork

    Never fear; your slow cooker is here to save the day. It's the closest we can get to baking dinner inside the Earth! While it is quite the experience to delve into the real luau dinner, for the time being, we've brought a taste of laid-back and carefree Hawaii to your kitchen.

    If you happen to have some red Hawaiian sea salt, go ahead and rub that on the pork shoulder in lieu of Himalayan salt - you'll end up with a more authentic final presentation, at least in terms of origin. Bottom line: utilize your creative freedom and use what you have in your kitchen; no one will taste the salt difference.

    Prepare for a feast, and you will end up with leftovers. So, if your roast is a bit larger, just add a little more cooking time and know that the shredded pork can be used in many ways - a tasty addition to tacos or salads...

    Serve the kalua pork alongside some braised cabbage, or toss in half a head of green cabbage, roughly chopped at the beginning of slow cooking for an all-in-one meal.

    Slow-Cooked Hawaiian-Style Kalua Pork Recipe

    Serves: 4 Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 h

    Ingredients

    • 1 pork shoulder roast, about 4-5 lbs.
    • 1 ½ tbsp. Himalayan pink salt
    • ½ tbsp. smoked salt, or to taste (optional)
    • 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
    • 4 to 5 bacon slices
    • 5 to 6 garlic cloves

    Preparation

    Slow-Cooked Hawaiian-Style Kalua Pork preparation.
    1. Make 5 to 6 incisions into the pork roast and fill each incision with a garlic clove.
    2. Lay the bacon slices flat on the bottom of a slow cooker.
    3. Place the pork on top of the bacon slices.
    4. Season the pork with salt and paprika. If not including the smoked salt, use 2 tablespoons of the Himalayan pink salt.
    5. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the pork falls apart easily with a fork.
    6. Remove the garlic cloves, shred the pork with 2 forks, and mix the bacon and juices together.
    Slow-Cooked Hawaiian-Style Kalua Pork

    Slow-Cooked Hawaiian-Style Kalua Pork Recipe

    There has never been a better time to try a slow-cooked pot of Hawaiian-style kalua pork - get your grass skirts ready and see what happens!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 8 hrs
    Total Time 8 hrs 10 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Hawaiian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 517 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pork shoulder roast about 4-5 lbs.
    • 1 ½ tbsp. Himalayan pink salt
    • ½ tbsp. smoked salt or to taste (optional)
    • 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
    • 4 to 5 bacon slices
    • 5 to 6 garlic cloves

    Instructions
     

    • Make 5 to 6 incisions into the pork roast and fill each incision with a garlic clove.
      1 pork shoulder roast, 5 to 6 garlic cloves
    • Lay the bacon slices flat on the bottom of a slow cooker.
      4 to 5 bacon slices
    • Place the pork on top of the bacon slices.
    • Season the pork with salt and paprika. If not including the smoked salt, use 2 tablespoons of the Himalayan pink salt.
      1 ½ tbsp. Himalayan pink salt, 1 tbsp. smoked paprika, ½ tbsp. smoked salt
    • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the pork falls apart easily with a fork.
    • Remove the garlic cloves, shred the pork with 2 forks, and mix the bacon and juices together.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 517kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 58gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 3223mgPotassium: 1087mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 1845IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword kalua pork, paleo, recipe, slow-cooked
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    Filed Under: Keto Diet Recipes, Paleo Pork Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast prep, cooking: slow-cooker, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: low-fodmap, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, good for leftovers, Paleo Budget-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Kid-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes

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