Best 5 Kalua Pork And Cabbage Recipes

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Kalua pork and cabbage is a traditional Hawaiian dish that is often served at luaus and other special occasions. The pork is typically cooked in an underground oven called an imu, but it can also be made in a slow cooker or oven. The cabbage is usually cooked separately and then added to the pork before serving. This dish is a delicious and flavorful combination of savory pork and tender cabbage, and it is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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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.

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

KALUA PORK



Kalua Pork image

Our pastor's wife, while we were stationed in Hawaii, gave me this recipe. It taste just like the imu pit roast pork, like they serve at luaus. It's really easy to prepare too. I get tons of compliments and requests for the recipe every time I make it. It is really suppose to say 1 handful of rock salt, but the system won't take that as a measurement. I usually halve the recipe, so I'm not real sure how many servings this makes. I know it makes LOTS. Also - not sure what the size of the bottle is for liquid smoke, but it's small and I believe it is the only size you can buy at a regular grocery store. This can be frozen and tastes just as good, even a month later!

Provided by Color Guard Mom

Categories     Pork

Time 10h25m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pork butt or 2 pork shoulder, roasts
1/4 cup rock salt
1 (3 ounce) bottle liquid smoke
garlic, minced
pepper
onion, sliced into rings
banana

Steps:

  • Cut deep slices in pork, make criss cross pattern.
  • take handful hawaiian rock salt and rub it into the meat, making sure to get into the slices.
  • drizzle one bottle of liquid smoke over pork, making sure it gets into cracks.
  • sprinkle garlic and pepper over top of pork.
  • lay onion rings on top.
  • slice bananas into halves or thirds and lay on top of pork and in cracks.
  • put a little water on bottom of pan.
  • cover tightly with foil and slow bake over night at 250 to 300 degrees.
  • when done, remove onions and bananas and shred meat.

KALUA PORK



Kalua Pork image

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

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

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