Oven Kalua Pork
Bring the authentic taste of Hawaii to your kitchen with this Oven Kalua Pork recipe, a simplified take on the traditional Hawaiian dish that's slow-cooked to perfection. Using just a few ingredients—pork shoulder, liquid smoke, and sea salt—this recipe delivers smoky, tender, and flavorful meat that practically falls apart. For an extra layer of island-style magic, wrap the pork in banana leaves before sealing it tightly in aluminum foil to lock in moisture and flavor. With only 10 minutes of prep time and a low-and-slow roasting process, this stress-free dish is perfect for feeding a crowd. Serve it as a main entree or add it to tacos, sliders, or rice bowls for a versatile, delicious meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Pork shoulder (butt roast)
- 1.5 tablespoons Liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons Sea salt (preferably Hawaiian or kosher salt)
- 2 sheets Banana leaves (optional, for added flavor)
- 1 roll Aluminum foil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
Rinse the pork shoulder under cold water and pat it dry using paper towels.
Place the pork shoulder in a large roasting pan or baking dish.
Rub the pork generously with the sea salt, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
Drizzle the liquid smoke over the pork, massaging it into the meat for added flavor.
If using banana leaves, wrap the pork entirely in the leaves to seal in moisture and enhance the smoky taste.
Securely wrap the pork (and banana leaves, if used) in heavy-duty aluminum foil, ensuring it is well-sealed to prevent steam from escaping.
Place the wrapped pork shoulder into the oven and roast for approximately 8 hours, or until the meat easily shreds with a fork.
Remove the pork from the oven and unwrap it carefully to avoid steam burns.
Transfer the pork to a large serving dish and shred it with two forks, discarding excess fat.
Pour any juices from the foil into the shredded meat for added flavor.
Serve the kalua pork hot as a main dish, or use it as a filling for sliders, tacos, or rice bowls.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4536 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 362.9 g | 465% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.0 g | 635% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1270 mg | 423% | |
| Sodium | 14527 mg | 632% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 326.6 g | 653% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 4899 mg | 104% | |
*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.
