Best 9 Crock Pot Kalua Pork Recipes

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**Tantalizing Hawaiian Cuisine: A Journey of Flavors with Crock-Pot Kalua Pork Recipes**

Embark on a culinary adventure to the heart of Hawaiian gastronomy with our collection of Crock-Pot Kalua Pork recipes. These delectable dishes capture the essence of traditional Hawaiian flavors, offering a symphony of savory, smoky, and succulent tastes that will tantalize your palate. From the classic Kalua Pork slow-cooked to perfection, to creative variations infused with tropical fruits and spices, our recipes promise an unforgettable Hawaiian feast. Whether you're hosting a luau, seeking a weeknight dinner solution, or simply craving authentic Hawaiian cuisine, these Crock-Pot Kalua Pork recipes will transport you to the islands with every bite.

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

HAWAIIAN STYLE SLOW COOKER KALUA PORK



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Hawaiian Style Slow Cooker Kalua Pork. Easy to prepare and no hands on cooking make this pork recipe a breeze to make and turns out perfect every time. Serve with sticky rice and sautéed baby bok choy or cabbage.

Provided by Shanna

Time 12h40m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 4-6 pound pork shoulder or Boston butt roast*
1 Tablespoon liquid smoke, Hickory or Mesquite flavor
2-3 teaspoons red Hawaiian Sea salt ( 2-3 Tablespoons for a larger roast- over 6 pounds)***see notes
Banana leaves - optional (I personally don't use them in the slow cooker, but I do when we cook it in our smoker - see notes for smoking instructions)

Steps:

  • Rinse and pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towel, do not trim off excess fat and place in the slow cooker.
  • Pierce all over with a fork, pour the liquid smoke evenly over the roast and sprinkle liberally with the sea salt.
  • Place the lid of the slow cooker on and set the time for eight to twelve hours on LOW.
  • Check at about eight hours for doneness. If not done let go the full 12 hours, checking every hour.
  • If you have used banana leaves you can remove them before shredding the pork.
  • Remove around 2 cups of liquid (500ml) and set aside. This should be most of the cooking liquid removed. Shred the pork with forks and then add some of the liquid back in to keep the pork from drying out. You might not add all the liquid back in, save it for storing the pork if there are leftovers.
  • The pork should be kept warm-hot in the liquid before serving. You can place the banana leaves on a platter then serve the pork on top of them or use fresh banana leaves for serving. Do not eat the banana leaves.
  • The pork saves well kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer, keep some of the cooking liquid with it. Thaw in refrigerator if frozen. It can be reheated on low in the slow cooker.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 calories, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 0 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, Sodium 0 milligrams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar

CROCK POT KALUA PORK



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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 PORK



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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!

SLOW-COOKER KALUA PORK & CABBAGE



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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.

KALUA PIG IN A SLOW COOKER



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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 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

HOMESTYLE KALUA PORK WITH CABBAGE IN A SLOW COOKER



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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



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I first tried this delicious recipe at a meal prepared by my husband's cousin. It has since become a family favorite. Not only does it taste incredible, but it is simple to prepare!

Provided by Meg

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Roast Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 6

⅔ cup water
⅔ cup Italian-style salad dressing
⅔ cup soy sauce
1 (5 pound) pork butt roast
2 bunches green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, sliced

Steps:

  • Stir water, Italian-style salad dressing, and soy sauce together in a slow cooker. Add the pork roast. Sprinkle green onion and garlic over the pork.
  • Cook on Low for 8 to 9 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 100.4 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 976.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CROCK POT KALUA PORK



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One of our favorite things at our local Hawaiian Mix Plate! Prep time includes the sitting overnight in the fridge. This definitely isn't a "quick" recipe but it is worth the wait.

Provided by QueenJellyBean

Categories     Pork

Time 18h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 lbs pork butt (or shoulder)
1 tablespoon liquid smoke (or soy sauce)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 tablespoons hawaiian salt (or sea salt)

Steps:

  • Cut slits in pork and rub with salt, garlic & liquid smoke or soy sauce. Wrap in plastic and let in rest overnight in the fridge.
  • 10-12 hours before serving, place in crockpot. Add an inch of water. Turn crockpot on low and leave it to cook for 10-12 hours, flipping pork over halfway through.
  • Remove from the crockpot and shred with two forks.
  • Eat as is or on a sandwich or even stir fried quickly with some shredded cabbage!

Tips:

  • For best results, choose a pork shoulder that is at least 5 pounds. This will ensure that you have plenty of meat to feed a crowd.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can also make this recipe in a Dutch oven over low heat. Just be sure to cover the pot tightly so that the pork doesn't dry out.
  • Be sure to let the pork rest for at least 15 minutes before shredding it. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.
  • Serve the pork with your favorite sides, such as rice, cabbage, or macaroni salad.
  • Leftover pork can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also freeze the pork for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

This crock pot kalua pork is an easy and delicious way to feed a crowd. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tender and flavorful pork dish that is perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a hassle-free meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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