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3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Kalua Pig

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword 3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Kalua Pig
Servings 6
Make authentic, smoky Hawaiian-style Kalua Pig with just 3 ingredients! A slow cooker dream meal that’s perfect for busy days.

Ingredients

  • 4 –5 pound pork butt or pork shoulder roast
  • 2 tablespoons Hawaiian sea salt or coarse kosher salt
  • 1½ tablespoons liquid smoke

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Pork

  • Pat the pork roast dry with paper towels.
  • Using a fork, prick holes all over the surface of the meat.
  • Rub the salt and liquid smoke all over, massaging them into every part of the pork.

Step 2: Slow Cook

  • Place the seasoned pork in the slow cooker.
  • Cover with the lid and set to LOW for 8 to 10 hours.
  • Flip the pork once halfway through cooking, if you can.

Step 3: Shred and Serve

  • When the pork is very tender and falling apart, transfer it to a large dish or cutting board.
  • Shred using two forks, removing any excess fat as you go.
  • Return some of the juices to the shredded pork if you want extra moisture.

Step 4: Enjoy!

  • Serve your kalua pig with rice, in tacos or sliders, or as part of a Hawaiian plate lunch.
  • It also freezes beautifully for future meals.