Slow Cooker Kalua Pig Recipe

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Kalua Pig

Gather these authentic ingredients to create the ultimate Slow Cooker Kalua Pig:

  • 4-5 pounds of pork shoulder or pork butt, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 tablespoon of liquid smoke
  • 1 tablespoon of Hawaiian sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1 cup of unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced
  • Fresh pineapple slices, for serving (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Pork

Using a sharp knife, make several deep slits in the surface of the pork shoulder or pork butt. Rub the entire surface of the meat with liquid smoke, ensuring it is evenly coated. Sprinkle Hawaiian sea salt or kosher salt over the meat, rubbing it into the slits and all over the surface.

2. Slow Cook the Pork

Place the seasoned pork shoulder or pork butt in the slow cooker. Add minced garlic and pour pineapple juice over the meat. Cover and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is tender and falls apart easily with a fork.

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