Keto Kalua Pork
Transform your dinner menu with this mouthwatering Keto Kalua Pork recipe—a low-carb twist on the Hawaiian classic that's as easy to make as it is delicious. Featuring tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder infused with smoky liquid smoke, savory garlic, and a touch of kosher salt, this dish delivers bold, island-inspired flavors. The addition of cabbage, softened in the pork's savory juices, makes this one-pot meal both wholesome and keto-friendly. With only 15 minutes of prep and the convenience of a slow cooker, it’s perfect for busy families or meal prepping. Serve it warm and enjoy a satisfying, gluten-free feast that's sure to impress your taste buds. Keywords: Keto Kalua Pork, slow-cooked pork, Hawaiian-inspired recipe, low-carb dinner, gluten-free meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 head cabbage, sliced
Instructions
Begin by patting the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. This will help the salt and smoke absorb better.
Rub the kosher salt evenly all over the pork shoulder. Ensure it is well covered.
Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker, then pour the liquid smoke over the top, followed by the minced garlic. Rub these into the pork.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 8 hours.
After 8 hours, check that the pork is tender enough to be easily pulled apart with a fork. If not, continue cooking for another hour and check again.
Once the pork is tender, remove it from the slow cooker and transfer it to a large cutting board or tray. Shred the meat using two forks or your hands while it is still warm.
For the cabbage, remove the core and slice it into thin strips.
Stir the shredded cabbage into the cooking juices remaining in the slow cooker and let it cook on high heat for about 30 minutes, or until the cabbage is soft.
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the cabbage and any remaining sauce.
Serve the Keto Kalua Pork warm, and enjoy this delicious, low-carb meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
598 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.3 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 159 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 397 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 42.2 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 821 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
