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Kalua Pork

Kalua Pork

American
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50 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

50 min · 6 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

420 kcalper person
Protein 36g
Carbs 4g
Fats 28g

About this dish

A pork shoulder rubbed with sea salt and liquid smoke is slow-roasted until completely tender, then shredded and piled over steamed cabbage in the Hawaiian luau style.

Allergy Info

None

Diet Info

Meat

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Cabbageshredded0.5

Meat & Poultry

  • Pork shoulderboneless2 kg

Spices & Seasonings

  • Sea salt and black peppercoarse sea salt2 tbsp

Oils & Condiments

  • Liquid smoke2 tbsp
  • Vegetable Oil15 ml

Utensils

  • Roasting Tray
  • Meat thermometer
  • Two forks
  • Large frying pan
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife

Method

1

Preheat the oven to 150°C. Pat the pork shoulder dry and pierce all over with a knife, then rub with the liquid smoke and coarse sea salt.

Approx. 10 minutes
2

Wrap the pork tightly in foil and place in a roasting tray.

Approx. 5 minutes
3

Roast for approximately 4 hours, checking after 3 hours 30 minutes, until a meat thermometer reads at least 90°C and the meat shreds easily with a fork.

Approx. 15 minutes
4

Unwrap the pork and shred it with two forks, mixing through any juices from the foil.

Approx. 10 minutes
5

Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and cook the shredded cabbage for 6 minutes until just wilted.

Approx. 7 minutes
6

Pile the shredded pork over the cabbage to serve.

Approx. 3 minutes