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kalua pig

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Pam Snyder
29 Palms, CA

My Hawaiian neighbor made this and brought over a container full for my family. It is soooo good so she wrote down how she makes it. I am adding it here for safe keeping. :) The prep directions are the same whether you are cooking it in the stove or crock pot. This is so incredibly simple but the finished product is so yummy. Enjoy! :)

(3 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 6 Hr

Ingredients For kalua pig

  • 4-5 lb
    pork butt, bone in if you can find it
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    liquid smoke flavoring
  • 1 Tbsp
    hawaiian or kosher salt

How To Make kalua pig

  • 1
    Cut 1/4 inch slits all over your pork butt and rub the salt into the meat. Dribble a little liquid smoke on it too and rub it in with the salt.
  • 2
    oven directions- cook at 350º about 6 hours pour some water on the bottom of your pan along with the liquid smoke. Cover w/ foil for the first 5 hours then take foil off to crisp up the skin. Add water if your pan becomes dry. After 6 hours. Take your pork butt out and let it rest for a few minutes. Then shred with two forks. Some of the liquid from the pan should be added back to the shredded pork for flavor.
  • 3
    Crock pot directions- cook on high for 6-8 hours. Pour water and liquid smoke into bottom of your crock pot insert. Cover with lid and cook. Shred with two forks when done.

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