Sugar-Free Kalua Pork
Elevate your dinner table with this mouthwatering Sugar-Free Kalua Pork, a healthier twist on the traditional Hawaiian dish! Made with tender pork shoulder, Hawaiian sea salt, and smoky liquid smoke, this recipe delivers the signature flavor of kalua pork without added sugar or excessive additives. Slow-cooked to perfection, the pork becomes irresistibly juicy and falls apart with ease for the ultimate shredded savory delight. Wrapped in banana leaves or foil to retain moisture, the dish mirrors the authentic earth-cooked technique in a convenient slow cooker format. Perfect for serving with steamed rice, fresh cabbage, or your favorite vegetables, this easy, hands-off recipe is ideal for family dinners, meal prep, or special gatherings. Bring the taste of Hawaii home with this simple yet flavorful sugar-free creation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds pork shoulder (also known as pork butt)
- 1.5 tablespoons Hawaiian sea salt
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 2 sheets banana leaves or aluminum foil
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Begin by rinsing the pork shoulder under cool water and patting it dry with paper towels.
Using a sharp knife, make shallow cuts in the pork, approximately 1/4 inch deep, at intervals of about 1 inch across the entire surface.
Rub the Hawaiian sea salt generously over the entire pork shoulder, ensuring it enters the cuts you made earlier.
Pour the liquid smoke over the pork, ensuring an even distribution.
Lay the banana leaves or aluminum foil on a flat surface, placing the pork in the center. Wrap the pork securely with the leaves or foil, ensuring the seams are tightly sealed to retain moisture during cooking.
Place the wrapped pork into a slow cooker. Add 1/2 cup of water into the slow cooker to help create steam and keep the pork moist.
Set the slow cooker on low heat and cook for approximately 8 hours or until the pork is tender and easily pulls apart.
Once cooked, carefully remove the pork from the slow cooker. If wrapped, unwrap the pork and transfer it to a large serving dish.
Using two forks, shred the pork by pulling it apart until finely shredded.
Serve the sugar-free Kalua pork warm, with optional sides like cabbage, rice, or your choice of steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4536 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 362.9 g | 465% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.0 g | 635% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1452 mg | 484% | |
| Sodium | 11212 mg | 487% | |
| 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 | 189 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 21.8 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 5080 mg | 108% | |
*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.
