How to Make Oven Kalua Pork - A Step-by-Step Guide

Oven Kalua Pork is a classic Hawaiian dish that is simmered in its own juices until tender and flavorful. This traditional dish is usually slow-cooked in an underground oven, called an "imu", for hours, but with this recipe, you can achieve the same delicious flavors in your own oven. Whether you are planning a luau or simply want to enjoy a taste of the islands, this recipe is sure to be a hit with family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • 5 pounds pork butt roast
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
  • 2 ½ tablespoons Hawaiian sea salt, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Rub liquid smoke and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the salt into the skin of the pork. Wrap well in foil, and seal completely. Place in a roasting pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) is reached, about 5 hours. Remove from oven and let cool before shredding. Sprinkle the shredded meat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of salt.
  • Nutrition

    251 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 1495mg
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 273mg