Low Carb Kalua Pig
Savor the irresistible flavors of Hawaii with this Low Carb Kalua Pig recipe, a slow-cooked masterpiece that's bursting with smoky, tender goodness while staying keto-friendly. Featuring a succulent pork shoulder seasoned with sea salt and liquid smoke, this recipe recreates the iconic Hawaiian dish without the need for an underground oven. Cooked low and slow for 16 hours in a crockpot, the pork achieves a melt-in-your-mouth texture that pairs beautifully with steamed cabbage for a hearty yet light meal. Perfect for meal prep or family dinners, this easy, protein-packed dish takes minimal effort yet brings maximum flavor straight to your plate. Whether you're following a low-carb lifestyle or just seeking a unique and delicious way to enjoy pork, this Kalua Pig is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 pounds Pork shoulder (Boston butt)
- 2 tablespoons Liquid smoke
- 1.5 tablespoons Sea salt
- 1 head Cabbage
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder. Use a sharp knife to make a few small slits in the meat.
Rub the sea salt evenly over the pork shoulder, ensuring even coverage for seasoning.
Drizzle the liquid smoke over the pork, and massage it in to enhance the smoky flavor.
Place the seasoned pork shoulder in a slow cooker.
Add 1 cup of water to the slow cooker, which will help to create steam and keep the pork moist during cooking.
Set the slow cooker on low and cook for 16 hours. The pork should be very tender and easy to pull apart with a fork.
While the pork is cooking, core the cabbage and slice it into thin strips. Set aside.
Once the pork is done, remove it from the slow cooker and shred the meat using two forks.
Add the cabbage to the slow cooker with the accumulated juices and cook on high for 20 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.
Stir the shredded pork back into the slow cooker with the cooked cabbage, mixing well to combine.
Serve hot, garnishing with additional cabbage slices if desired, and enjoy your low-carb Kalua Pig!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5143 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 401.9 g | 515% | |
| Saturated Fat | 140.7 g | 703% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1505 mg | 502% | |
| Sodium | 11823 mg | 514% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.0 g | ||
| Protein | 367.7 g | 735% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 415 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 26.4 mg | 147% | |
| Potassium | 6470 mg | 138% | |
*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.
