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Kalua Pulled Pork

Kalua pulled pork is so tender, juicy and flavorful, and it is made with just 4 ingredients!
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 2 minutes
Course: All of the Best Pork Recipes on the Internet, Every Man's Favorite Easy Day Recipes
Keyword: hawaiian, hawaiian salt, main dish, olive oil, pink salt, pork, pulled pork, recipe, slow cooker
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Boneless Pork butt/shoulder bone in will require additional cooking time, up to 1 hour
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Hawaiian Pink Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Liquid Smoke
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Slow Cooker Method

  • Stab the pork on all sides a few times, 3-4 is good, and massage in the olive oil.
    3 lbs Boneless Pork butt/shoulder, 1 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • Sprinkle each side with salt and place in a slow cooker with the liquid smoke for 8-10 hours, remove from the slow cooker and shred using two forks, place back in the slow cooker for 1 additional hour and enjoy.
    2 Tablespoons Hawaiian Pink Salt, 1 Tablespoon Liquid Smoke

Oven Method or Smoker method

  • Place the oven on 225 and prepare as normal.
  • Place the pork in a roasting pan and bake, fat side up for 12-15 hours. If in the smoker add a pan of water off to the side or under the rack to help retain moisture.
  • Remove from oven to rest for 1 hour and then shred.

Notes

If you cannot find pink hawaiian salt you may substitute another salt but the flavor will not be as authentic.
Pulled pork will keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 330kcal | Protein: 42g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 2479mg | Potassium: 769mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 3mg