KALUA PIG IN A SLOW COOKER
Adapted from a recipe by Kikuchan at allrecipes.com. I'm told this is the commonest way to make this, even in Hawaii. Do try to get the Hawaiian salt; it adds a subtle flavor that will be missing with plain sea salt. You can often find it at high-end specialty stores like Trader Joe's, Whole Foods or Williams-Sonoma. Be sure to get a roast which has not been "injected with a salt solution" - it will make your dish terribly salty. If you use a smaller piece of meat, be sure to scale down the salt, the liquid smoke, and the cooking time!
Provided by DrGaellon
Categories Pork
Time 20h20m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Poke roast all over with carving fork. Rub thoroughly with salt and liquid smoke (wear disposable gloves or your hands will smell of smoke for days!). Place pork, bay leaf, garlic and water in slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on Low 16-20 hours, turning once. (You can also cook 3 hours on high then 7 hours on low if you need it to be done the same day.).
- About 3 hours before meat is done, skim off as much fat from juices as possible then remove bay leaf and garlic. Add cabbage. (If it doesn't all fit, just use as much as will fit - it will cook down.) Re-cover and continue cooking on low.
- Remove meat from slow cooker and shred, using two forks. Drain juices from pot into a large glass measuring cup. Put 1 1/2 cups of juices into a saucepan; return the rest of the juices to the slow cooker with the shredded meat and cabbage. Reduce slow cooker to Keep Warm.
- Bring juices in saucepan up to a boil. Drizzle in cornstarch slurry. Pour gravy into a sauceboat and serve alongside the meat. Serve with sticky rice, or with Hawaiian or Portuguese sweet rolls. You can offer barbecue sauce on the side, but you won't need it!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.2, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 96.6, Sodium 85.9, Carbohydrate 0.8, Protein 24.1
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#course #main-ingredient #cuisine #preparation #south-west-pacific #for-large-groups #main-dish #pork #crock-pot-slow-cooker #hawaiian #meat #equipment #number-of-servings
You'll also love
Lenny Zenith
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe with different types of meat, like chicken or beef.
Karl Johnson
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The kalua pig is so delicious.
Dz Bro FF
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of liquid smoke, so I omitted it from the recipe. The pork still had a great flavor.
Joynal Mia
[email protected]The only thing I would change about this recipe is to add a little more salt.
SHOUKAT BUGTI Baloch
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook pork shoulder, and this recipe is definitely a keeper.
Mohamed Hussin
[email protected]I made this recipe for a luau-themed party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the kalua pig.
Owen Haught
[email protected]This was my first time making kalua pig, and it turned out great! The pork was so flavorful and moist.
Mani Raj Thapaliya
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making this recipe again. It's a new favorite in my house.
MALIK HUMAYUN
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to experience the flavors of Hawaii without having to travel to the islands.
MOTIVATED ON PURPOSE
[email protected]I served the kalua pig with traditional Hawaiian sides like poi and haupia.
Rj Sakib
[email protected]The liquid smoke gave the pork an authentic kalua pig flavor.
Md Live
[email protected]The pork shoulder came out so tender and juicy. It was perfect for pulling and serving on Hawaiian rolls.
Fahmi Muse
[email protected]I love the convenience of being able to make kalua pig in my slow cooker. It's so easy to throw everything in the pot and let it cook all day.
Silvia Ronquillo
[email protected]Kalua pig is a traditional Hawaiian dish that's typically cooked in an underground oven. This recipe adapts the dish for the slow cooker, making it easier to enjoy at home.