Best 8 Authentic Oven Kalua Pig Recipes

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Creating an authentic oven kalua pig is an art form passed down through generations in many Polynesian cultures. This traditional dish, also known as Hawaiian pig, involves slow-cooking an entire pig in an underground oven, known as an imu, for many hours. The result is tender, flavorful meat that is sure to impress your guests at any gathering. In this article, we'll delve into the intricacies of preparing this iconic dish, including the selection of the perfect pig, the construction of the imu, and the art of maintaining the perfect temperature for optimal cooking. Let's embark on this culinary journey and discover the secrets to creating an authentic oven kalua pig.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OVEN KALUA PORK



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Fire up the tiki torches -- it's time for a luau! This delicious slow-roasted pork is rubbed with sea salt and liquid smoke to recall the glorious flavors of pig cooked in a traditional Hawaiian imu. Once cooked and cooled, it can be shredded and served with poi, yams or even on a bun. You may use ordinary sea salt for this recipe if the Hawaiian variety is unavailable.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 5h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

5 pounds pork butt roast
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
2 ½ tablespoons Hawaiian sea salt, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Rub liquid smoke and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the salt into the skin of the pork. Wrap well in foil, and seal completely. Place in a roasting pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) is reached, about 5 hours. Remove from oven and let cool before shredding. Sprinkle the shredded meat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.4 calories, Cholesterol 74.4 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 1494.8 mg

3-INGREDIENT KALUA PORK (INSTANT POT OR OVEN)



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Kalua pork (also called kalua pig) is a popular Hawaiian dish you can easily make at home in the oven or with an Instant Pot (or any pressure cooker). 3 ingredients, super easy! Cook, shred, and eat with rice ^_^

Provided by Kathy YL Chan

Categories     Hawaii Recipes

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds boneless pork butt, cut into 3 pieces
1 tablespoon Hawaiian sea salt (or regular sea salt)
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Cut the pork butt into 3 pieces:
  • Press the "saute" button on the Instant Pot. When the pot is hot, add a little oil and brown the pork pieces on all sides. Remove pork onto a plate and turn off the Instant Pot.
  • Add the water to the Instant Pot. Stir to scrape up all the brown bits (that's the good stuff!) on the bottom of the pot.
  • Add the liquid smoke and sea salt, and stir to mix.
  • Place the pork pieces back into the Instant Pot. Cover and select the 'High-Pressure." Cook for 90 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally. This is what the Kalua Pork looks like right after it's finished cooking:
  • Remove the pork to a bowl. Pour the remaining pork drippings/juice into another bowl.
  • Shred the pork, and add back as much juice as you'd like to keep it moist and tender. Traditional way is to shred the Kalua Pork super find, but people like to keep chunkier pieces of pork. Either way is delicious.
  • Serve hot! With a bowl of rice ^_^

OVEN KALUA PIG



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When you want a taste of Hawaii but can't dig an Imu in your yard and there are no KTA's or Star markets around.

Provided by Wenstar

Categories     Pork

Time 8h5m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large boston butt (about 8 lbs)
1/4 cup rock salt or 1/4 cup sea salt
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
2 cups water

Steps:

  • -------OvenMethod-------------.
  • Place Boston Butt in a roasting pan.
  • Combine salt and Liquid Smoke and spread all over roast.
  • Pour the water in the pan.
  • Cover with heavy duty aluminum foil and roast in a 200 degree oven for 8 hours or over night.
  • Shred meat and serve.
  • ---------CrockpotMethod------------.
  • Place roast in crockpot.
  • Mix salt and Liquid Smoke and spread over roast.
  • Pour in water and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours.
  • Shredd meat and enjoy.
  • Note: Left overs freeze well and are great to have on hand when you want to make kahlua pig and cabbage or potatoes.

KALUA PORK



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 pounds pork butt
4 tablespoons Hawaiian salt, divided
4 tablespoons plus a few drops liquid smoke, divided
8 to 12 large ti leaves, ribs removed
2 cups boiling water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • After scoring pork on all sides with 1/4-inch deep slits about 1-inch apart, rub with 3 tablespoons salt, then liquid smoke. Wrap the pork completely in ti leaves, tie with string, and wrap in foil. Place meat in a shallow roasting pan with 2 cups of water and roast for 4 hours. Dissolve 1 tablespoon Hawaiian salt in 2 cups boiling water and add a few drops of liquid smoke. Shred the cooked pork and let stand in this solution for a few minutes before serving.

OVEN KALUA PORK



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h35m

Yield Makes 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4-5 lb pork butt
3 tablespoons Hawaiian salt or kosher salt
2 tablespoons liquid smoke
8 ti leaves (or 2-3 banana leaves)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make several slashes along the surface of the pork butt. Rub with salt, then liquid smoke. Prepare ti leaves by removing the rib. Lay out a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil, and place 4 ti leaves on top. Place pork on leaves and wrap them around the pork. Cover with remaining leaves in the opposite direction until pork is completely wrapped. Wrap the foil tightly around the pork to make a watertight seal.
  • Place package in a large roasting pan. Fill with two inches of water and cover pan tightly with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Lower temperature to 325 degrees F and cook for 3-3 1/2 hours or until tender. Unwrap pork from package and shred before serving.

KALUA PORK



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Planning a luau-themed party? This Kalua pork is the perfect main dish for your get-together. It's a no-fuss crowd-pleaser meal and it's easy to clean up! A Hawaiian friend shared this recipe with me while I was stationed in Pearl Harbor several years ago. -Becky Friedman, Hammond, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 8h10m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 boneless pork shoulder roast (5 to 6 pounds)
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
4 teaspoons sea salt (preferably Hawaiian Alaea Sea Salt)
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Pierce pork with a fork; rub with liquid smoke and salt. Place pork in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until pork is tender, 8-10 hours. , Remove roast; shred with 2 forks. Strain cooking juices; skim fat. Return pork to slow cooker. Stir in enough cooking juices to moisten; heat through. If desired, serve with rice. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture and juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 504mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAM CHOY'S OVEN-ROASTED KALUA PIG



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Categories     Pork     Roast     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 5- to 5 1/4-pound boneless pork butt roast
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons Hawaiian alaea sea salt or coarse sea salt
3 frozen banana leaves, thawed
6 cups water, divided
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Using small sharp knife, cut 1/4-inch-deep slits 1 inch apart all over pork roast. Rub 2 tablespoons sea salt all over pork. Unfold 1 banana leaf on work surface and place pork roast atop leaf. Fold up leaf around pork, enclosing completely. Repeat wrapping pork in remaining 2 banana leaves, 1 at a time.
  • Tie with kitchen string to secure, then wrap roast in foil. Place pork in roasting pan; pour 4 cups water into pan.
  • Roast pork in oven until very tender when pierced with fork, about 5 hours. Unwrap pork and cool slightly. Shred pork and place in large bowl. Bring remaining 2 cups water and remaining 2 teaspoons salt to boil in small saucepan. Add liquid smoke; pour over pork and stir to blend. Let stand 10 minutes to allow liquid to flavor pork. Serve.

KALUA PORK



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Savory pork butt with a smokey flavor. Any coarse salt can be used in place of the Hawaiian sea salt.

Provided by Linda Rogers

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 3h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds pork butt roast
2 cups water
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
¼ cup Hawaiian sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place pork fat-side up in a roasting pan or deep casserole dish. Combine water and liquid smoke; pour over meat. Sprinkle with salt. Cover and roast in a preheated oven for three hours. Remove from pan and shred.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.7 calories, Cholesterol 94.3 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 4959.7 mg

Tips:

  • Choose the right pork: A whole pork shoulder or butt is the best cut for kalua pig. Look for one that is at least 8 pounds, with a good layer of fat.
  • Prepare the imu: If you don't have an imu, you can use a large oven or smoker. Preheat the oven or smoker to 325°F (165°C).
  • Season the pork: Rub the pork all over with sea salt and Hawaiian salt. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Wrap the pork in ti leaves: If you have access to ti leaves, wrap the pork in them before cooking. This will help to keep the pork moist and flavorful.
  • Cook the pork: Place the pork in the imu or oven and cook for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is fall-apart tender.
  • Serve the pork: Kalua pig is traditionally served with poi, a Hawaiian staple made from taro root. You can also serve it with rice, cabbage, and other sides.

Conclusion:

Kalua pig is a delicious and flavorful Hawaiian dish that is perfect for special occasions. With a little time and effort, you can make this dish at home. Just be sure to follow the tips above to ensure that your kalua pig turns out perfect.

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