Description
A delicious and tender pork dish traditionally cooked in an underground oven, this Hawaiian Kalua Pork is a flavorful treat that brings a taste of the islands to your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds pork shoulder
- 2 tablespoons sea salt
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Rub the pork shoulder with sea salt and liquid smoke.
- Place the pork in a roasting pan and add water.
- Cover the pan tightly with foil or a lid.
- Bake for about 6 hours, or until the meat is tender and falls apart easily.
- Remove from the oven and shred the pork with two forks.
- Serve with your choice of sides.
Notes
- For a more authentic flavor, cook the pork overnight for best results.
- Serve it with rice and coleslaw for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 0 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams