Kalua Pig (Slow Cooker)
Authentic Hawaiian Kalua Pig made easy in a slow cooker. This recipe is dairy and egg-free and captures the smoky flavor of traditional underground cooking.
Ingredients
- about 2270 g Pork Shoulder (Boston Butt)
- 2 tablespoons Hawaiian Sea Salt (or coarse sea salt)
- 1 tablespoon Liquid Smoke
- 1/2 cup Water
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Rub the pork shoulder generously with Hawaiian sea salt and liquid smoke.
- 2Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker. Add water to the bottom.
- 3Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, or until the pork is very tender and easily pulls apart.
- 4Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
- 5Serve the shredded pork on Hawaiian rolls or with rice and poi (if available).
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