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Oven Kalua Pork
SUBMITTED BY:
Ruby
PHOTO BY:
Kimberly Harvey
"Fire up the tiki torches -- its time for a luau! This delicious slow-roasted pork is rubbed with sea salt and liquid smoke to recall the glorious flavors of pig cooked in a traditional Hawaiian imu. Once cooked and cooled, it can be shredded and served with poi, yams or even on a bun. You may use ordinary sea salt for this recipe if the Hawaiian variety is unavailable."
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PREP TIME
30 Min
COOK TIME
5 Hrs
READY IN
5 Hrs 30 Min
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5 pounds pork butt roast
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
2 1/2 tablespoons Hawaiian sea salt, divided
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DIRECTIONS
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 preheated oven until an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 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.
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Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2007 by ladonna
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Feb. 22, 2007
This is an ok recipe. I have been living in hawaii for the past 6 years and have made oven kalua pork lots of time. You need to add minced garlic, minced ginger and soy sauce (as much as you think your family will like). Cook the pork as directed in this recipe. I add the sea salt after shredding the pork, because of the saltiness of the soy sauce. Then place in oven to combine the flavors. I got my recipe from a lovely Hawaiian grandmother.
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This is an ok recipe. I have been living in hawaii for the past 6 years and have made oven...
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Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2004 by Dino II
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Dino II
Mar. 23, 2004
Being born and raised in Hawaii (now living in DC), my husband and I always keep an eye out for recipes that remind us of our time there. And, this one comes pretty close. Total prep time is a few minutes and clean up, because of the foil, is a breeze. Pork butt is also an inexpensive cut of meat. I've made this recipe using only Kosher salt (because sea salt wasn't available) and I've also used regular sea salt (as opposed to Hawaiian sea salt). If you decide to use Kosher salt, you may have to sprinkle a little more onto the cooked pork before serving. In the end, there's really no noticible difference. The Kalua pork is also VERY tender. I recommend this recipe.
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Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2005 by
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DENI HINES
Jan. 9, 2005
This Easy Moist and Flavorfull pork took me back to my memories of Maui and the food! I prepared this for my son's wedding (60) people it was simple and was the hit of the reception! We made a mango pinapple chutney to serve on the side Yum..
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This Easy Moist and Flavorfull pork took me back to my memories of Maui and the food! I...
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Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by
Robbie Rice
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Robbie Rice
Jan. 29, 2004
Rather plain tasting. We scored the meat and rubbed in the salt and liquid smoke, then "marinaded" overnight in the foil. When we baked it, we put some water into the bottom of the pan so the meat wouldn't dry out. The meat was tender, but there seemed to be no flavor in the meat. So, we took the remaining juices from the pan, added some more liquid smoke, and poured it over the pulled meat.
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Rather plain tasting. We scored the meat and rubbed in the salt and liquid smoke, then...
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Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2007 by Kathiees
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Kathiees
Feb. 13, 2007
Oh my gosh!! I had never tried to cook anything like this and I have to say I was really surprised at how delicious this turned out. My family almost gave me a standing ovation (ok, maybe not) and I really have to say that I don't have to go to any expensive BBQ places anymore to get a wonderful pulled pork platter which by the way, you can only get one plate for the cost of the entire pork roast when you buy it and make it yourself. I was soooo happy with this recipe. THank you so much.
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Oh my gosh!! I had never tried to cook anything like this and I have to say I was really...
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Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2005 by Brie
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Brie
Oct. 25, 2005
Just moved to Colorado from Hawaii. I made this for Office the Potluck. Everyone loved it. I would use more salt, and make in a water and liquid mixture (so the meat is more tender.)
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Just moved to Colorado from Hawaii. I made this for Office the Potluck. Everyone loved it. ...
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Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2004 by PDUKOR
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PDUKOR
Jan. 10, 2004
Combined this with Huli Huli chicken at a Luau. This is a no brainer recipe, with guaranteed raves from the guests. I used Pecan Liquid Smoke for a yummy flavor. Fabulous results with very little prep.
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Combined this with Huli Huli chicken at a Luau. This is a no brainer recipe, with guaranteed...
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Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2007 by Alyssa
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Alyssa
Apr. 26, 2007
Ono! Tastes like it came right out of the imu!
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Ono! Tastes like it came right out of the imu!
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Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2005 by CHARMRGIRL
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CHARMRGIRL
Jul. 20, 2005
OMG!!! Absolutely fantastic!! And you can't beat the price for butt pork....I made a 15 pounder for 12 people and still had leftovers...even after they tried to eat it all - - "best they've ever had!" I'll make it at future parties. A++++
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OMG!!! Absolutely fantastic!! And you can't beat the price for butt pork....I made a 15...
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Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2004 by MWSEABRITE
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MWSEABRITE
Aug. 18, 2004
I still can't believe it was so easy to make this! I used regular sea salt and put it in my crock pot and it was absolutely amazing! My family gives this recipe a 10!
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I still can't believe it was so easy to make this! I used regular sea salt and put it in my...
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