Whole30 Kalua Pork
Tender, smoky, and irresistibly flavorful, this Whole30 Kalua Pork recipe is a healthier spin on the traditional Hawaiian dish, perfect for your clean-eating goals. Made with just five simple ingredients, including pork shoulder, liquid smoke, and optional banana leaves for an authentic touch, this dish is slow-cooked to perfection for mouthwatering, fall-apart meat. The pork is seasoned with sea salt and infused with smoky, savory flavors while cooked low and slow in a Whole30-compliant chicken broth, making it as nourishing as it is delicious. Whether wrapped in banana leaves for an extra layer of moisture and aroma or prepared directly in the slow cooker, this recipe transforms minimal effort into a show-stopping meal. Serve it with cauliflower rice or roasted vegetables for a satisfying, paleo-friendly feast that’s sure to impress! Keywords: Whole30 Kalua Pork, healthy Hawaiian recipes, slow-cooker pork shoulder, paleo-friendly dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Pork shoulder (pork butt)
- 2 tablespoons Sea salt
- 2 tablespoons Liquid smoke
- 2 large Banana leaves (optional, for wrapping)
- 1 cup Chicken broth (Whole30 compliant)
Instructions
Start by patting the pork shoulder dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
Rub the sea salt evenly over all sides of the pork shoulder, ensuring a generous and even coating.
Drizzle the liquid smoke over the pork, rubbing it in to evenly distribute the flavor.
If using banana leaves, lay them on a flat surface and place the pork shoulder on top. Wrap the leaves tightly around the pork and secure them with kitchen twine or tuck the ends under the bundle.
Place the wrapped pork shoulder in a slow cooker. If not using banana leaves, you can place the pork directly in the slow cooker.
Pour the chicken broth around the pork in the cooker, ensuring not to pour it directly over the pork as it might wash away the seasoning.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is easily shreddable with a fork.
Once cooked, carefully transfer the pork to a large plate or cutting board. Allow it to cool slightly before shredding the meat with two forks.
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the juices that have accumulated during cooking to keep it moist and flavorful.
Serve the Kalua Pork warm, with your choice of Whole30 compliant sides such as cauliflower rice or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4560 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 363.8 g | 466% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.0 g | 635% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1270 mg | 423% | |
| Sodium | 15854 mg | 689% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.4 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 311.9 g | 624% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 20.5 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 4991 mg | 106% | |
*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.
