Best 7 Kalua Pig In Crock Pot Slow Cooker Recipes

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Kalua pig is a traditional Hawaiian dish made from a whole pig cooked in an underground oven called an imu. The meat is marinated in a flavorful mixture of salt, water, and spices, and then wrapped in banana leaves and burlap. The long, slow cooking process results in a succulent and tender pork that falls off the bone. While it is traditional to cook kalua pig in an imu, it is also possible to make it in a crock pot slow cooker. This method is much easier and more convenient, and it still produces delicious and authentic kalua pig.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

KALUA PORK



Kalua Pork image

At any Hawaiian luau, kalua pork will always be there. Learn how to make kalua pork using a crock pot or slowcooker. This is such a simple recipe that any beginner cook or chef could do it.

Provided by Ono Hawaiian Recipes

Categories     Main Course

Time 8h10m

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 lb pork butt (or pork shoulder)
1 1/2 tbsp Hawaiian salt (sea salt works too)
1 cabbage head (optional)

Steps:

  • Rub the salt all over the pork butt.
  • Add it to the crock pot and pour in the liquid smoke flavoring on top of it.
  • Select low heat for 8 hours. Half way through flip the pork. Cut up a head of a cabbage and set aside.
  • 30 minutes before the crock pot finishes cooking, add in the cabbage.
  • Shred the meat with two forks. Take off all the meat around the bound and discard it. Serve and enjoy!

CROCK POT KALUA PORK



Crock Pot Kalua Pork image

This EASY 3-ingredient slow cooker dish has become a staple in my house! It's SO easy, family-friendly and it makes enough for several meals.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner

Time 12h5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 to 3 lb trimmed pork shoulder blade roast
1 tbsp liquid mesquite smoke
coarse red Hawaiian sea salt (any sea salt would work)

Steps:

  • Place pork in the crock pot and stab it all over with the tip of a knife. Rub sea salt all over pork. Drizzle the liquid smoke all over and set crock pot to low; cook until the meat is tender, about 12 to 16 hours.
  • Remove from crock pot and place on a large platter. Remove any fat you may have missed and shred pork with two forks. Discard liquid reserving a little as needed to keep pork moist.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 oz, Calories 197 kcal, Protein 20 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 65 mg

KALUA PIG IN A SLOW COOKER



Kalua Pig in a Slow Cooker image

This is a simple way of making traditional Hawaiian kalua pig without having to dig a hole in your back yard.

Provided by KIKUKAT

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 20h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (6 pound) pork butt roast
1 ½ tablespoons Hawaiian sea salt
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring

Steps:

  • Pierce pork all over with a carving fork. Rub salt then liquid smoke over meat. Place roast in a slow cooker.
  • Cover, and cook on Low for 16 to 20 hours, turning once during cooking time.
  • Remove meat from slow cooker, and shred, adding drippings as needed to moisten.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.2 calories, Cholesterol 82.4 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 714.6 mg

KALUA PIG IN A SLOW COOKER



Kalua Pig in a Slow Cooker image

This is a simple way of making traditional Hawaiian kalua pig without having to dig a hole in your back yard.

Provided by Sandi From CA

Categories     Pork

Time 20h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (6 lb) pork butt
1 1/2 tablespoons hawaiian sea salt
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring

Steps:

  • Pierce pork all over with a carving fork.
  • Rub salt then liquid smoke over meat.
  • Place roast in a slow cooker.
  • Cover, and cook on Low for 16 to 20 hours, turning once during cooking time.
  • Remove meat from slow cooker, and shred, adding drippings as needed to moisten.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.5, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 149.7, Sodium 138.3, Protein 42.5

KALUA PIG CROCK POT



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Make and share this Kalua Pig Crock Pot recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Jeff Garland

Categories     Pork

Time 9h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 -5 lbs pork butt
2 cups apple cider
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Steps:

  • Put Pork Butt or Shoulder in Crock Pot.
  • Set to low.
  • Add Apple Cider (Non Alcoholic).
  • Add Liquid Smoke.
  • Cook 9-10 Hours.
  • Shred Pork.
  • Salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.5, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 149.7, Sodium 1010.4, Protein 42.5

HOMESTYLE KALUA PORK WITH CABBAGE IN A SLOW COOKER



Homestyle Kalua Pork with Cabbage in a Slow Cooker image

Inspired by the luaus in Hawaii, I set out to make an easy, tasty slow-cooker version of kalua pork. The meat is fall-off-the-bone yummy. This recipe is not overly smoky, but you may add more smoke if you like. Serve with rice, buns, or poi.

Provided by Mei

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 10h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 (5 pound) bone-in pork shoulder roast
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
½ large head cabbage, shredded

Steps:

  • Mix kosher salt, black pepper, and ground ginger in a bowl; rub evenly into surface of pork roast; place seasoned roast in a slow cooker.
  • Stir soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke together in a bowl; pour over the pork roast.
  • Cook on Low 10 hours. Add cabbage to the pork and sauce in the slow cooker; cook another 30 minutes. Shred pork to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 129.8 mg, Fat 40.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 3899.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

SLOW-COOKER KALUA PORK & CABBAGE



Slow-Cooker Kalua Pork & Cabbage image

My slow-cooker pork has four ingredients and less than 10 minutes of prep. The result tastes just like the kalua pork slow-roasted all day in an underground oven. -Rholinelle DeTorres, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 9h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

7 bacon strips, divided
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds), well trimmed
1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
1 medium head cabbage (about 2 pounds), coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Line bottom of a 6-qt. slow cooker with 4 bacon strips. Sprinkle all sides of roast with salt; place in slow cooker. Arrange remaining bacon over top of roast., Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until pork is tender. Add cabbage, spreading cabbage around roast. Cook, covered, 1 to 1-1/4 hours longer or until cabbage is tender. , Remove pork to a serving bowl; shred pork with 2 forks. Using a slotted spoon, add cabbage to pork and toss to combine. If desired, skim fat from some of the cooking juices; stir juices into pork mixture or serve on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 622mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose a pork shoulder or pork butt roast that is at least 6 pounds. This will ensure that you have enough meat to feed a crowd.
  • Use a mixture of Hawaiian sea salt and garlic salt to rub the pork shoulder. This will give the meat a delicious flavor.
  • Add a cup of water to the crock pot before cooking the pork shoulder. This will help to keep the meat moist and prevent it from drying out.
  • Cook the pork shoulder on low for 8-10 hours, or until the meat is fall-apart tender. This will ensure that the meat is cooked through and has a delicious flavor.
  • Shred the pork shoulder with two forks and serve it with rice, cabbage, and macaroni salad. This is a traditional Hawaiian dish that is sure to please everyone.

Conclusion:

Kalua pig is a delicious and traditional Hawaiian dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be cooked in a crock pot or slow cooker. With a little planning, you can enjoy this tasty dish in the comfort of your own home.

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