Meat and Poultry

Mouthwatering Kalua Pork Recipe

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.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
5 hrs
Total Time:
5 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 5poundspork butt roast

  • 1tablespoonliquid smoke flavoring

  • 2 ½tablespoonsHawaiian sea salt, divided

Cooking Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories251
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
19g 		24%
Saturated Fat
7g 		34%
Cholesterol
74mg 		25%
Sodium
1495mg 		65%
Protein
19g
Vitamin C
0mg 		2%
Calcium
21mg 		2%
Iron
1mg 		6%
Potassium
273mg 		6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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