This recipe is not overly smoky, but you may add more smoke if you like. I grew up in Hawaii and always separated the cabbage from the pork so now that I’m an adult, I think I’ll just leave it out. Glad it turned out so well for you! Set the Instant Pot for high pressure for one hour and allow to slow release pressure on it’s own for about 30 minutes. Really, any way you decide to serve this Kalua pork, you won’t be disappointed. —Rholinelle DeTorres, San Jose, California, Slow-Cooker Kalua Pork & Cabbage Recipe photo by Taste of Home. Can I replace the pork with chicken thighs? My son got married to a girl who grew up in the Honolulu area so we all went to Hawaii for the wedding. When we got back from Maui I wanted to make some authentic Hawaiian food and found this recipe. Most people won't think twice about serving basic cornbread when is on the table. A nice alternative to BBQ! I would add onions, worcestershire, pepper, and maybe some soy sauce. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. I tried you simple and delicious recipe this week and loved it so much I am making it for the family party in Pennsylvania in a few weeks! Cook on Low 10 hours. The meat is fall-off-the-bone yummy. My boyfriend who grew up on Oahu could not stop raving about how amazing this was! Thanks for the recipe Mei. A plate lunch usually consists of a protein or two (such as Kalua pork, teriyaki chicken, teriyaki beef, or even spam), rice, and Hawaiian macaroni salad. Amazing after cooling down and sitting in the fridge for a few hours. Shred pork to serve. slow cooker with 4 bacon strips. If you do use a granule salt like I did whether it be Kosher or Hawaiian assure that you first crush it with a mortar and pestle and cut the salt back if you don't like your meat very salty. Classic, tried and true recipes to celebrate people you love since 2007. There’s now tons of recipes on the web on how to make Kalua Pork (I prefer calling it Kalua Pig) in an oven. My son's wedding is Hawaiian themed and he and his fiance' asked me to cook up a huge bunch of Kalua pork for the reception. **EDIT** I have to take back everything I said about this dish!! First this is a lot of pork and since there were lots of left over s I wanted my cabbage steamed fresh when eating it again not soggy as it would be when you reheat it with the cabbage mixed in. Thanks for all your wonderful suggestions, too! of the meat in a pan so it got a little crispy and made burritos. You can't really taste the ginger at all but you can definitely taste the salt which I cut down to 1 and 1/2 tablespoons . I used a 7 pound pork butt, 2T kosher salt, and 1/3c hickory liquid smoke, probably could decrease liquid to 1/2c next time. free email seriesOur most popular "copycat" recipes for you to try at home. This was pretty good. Stir soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke together in a bowl; pour over the pork roast. We also love just making simple shredded pork quesadillas and dipping them in teriyaki sauce (my kids’ favorite way). Never tried (or even seen) black Hawaiian salt, but I have the rusty color from Kauai and it’s not as salty as traditional Hawaiian sea salt. Can I cut the time in half if I cook it on high? Can you tell I loved this?? Our most popular "copycat" recipes to try at home. Easy prep, simple ingredients, and FANTASTIC taste! pork roasts or a 6-8 lb. My Hawaiian daughter-in-law in London is sad that she cannot attend! Yummy! Traditional plate lunch shops don’t usually add it, either. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. You could taste the ginger (athough I still think it needs a touch more than what's called for,) and the 1-1/2 tbsp of salt was perfect after I shredded the meat. Crock Pot, Crock Pot Pork Roast, Slow Cooker, Slow Cooker Ham with Maple and Brown Sugar. The roast did cook beautifully in the crock pot (and once I shredded it the salty taste subsided quite a bit.) I had a 5 1/2 lbs bone in Butt so it used the full 10 hrs. We had this as leftovers a day later and it was completely different after 24 hours. I spooned it out before shredding the roast and saved it in a separate container to stay crisp. Cook, covered, 1 to 1-1/4 hours longer or until cabbage is tender. Required fields are marked *. Information is not currently available for this nutrient. Rub pork generously with salt and pour on liquid smoke. Going to use the left-overs, tomorrow night, for enchiladas or tacos. The salt should probably be cut down to 1 tablespoon and the amount of ginger should be increased. The only difference in this recipe and hers was she left out the bacon and used a tiny bit of liquid smoke and worcestershire sauce. We had this as leftovers a day later and it was completely different after 24 hours. Haha. Place in the bottom of the Instant Pot pressure cooker and poke … Doesn't get much better than that. etc..) and made some delicious shredded pork tacos for lunch one day. Sprinkle all sides of roast with salt; place in slow cooker. This is something I’ll have to try. Made the recipe exactly as written, and my wife and I thought it was awesome! It is one of those things you want to chew each bite slowly because you just don’t want the goodness to end. 502 calories; protein 30.2g 60% DV; carbohydrates 4.8g 2% DV; fat 40.6g 62% DV; cholesterol 129.8mg 43% DV; sodium 3899.2mg 156% DV. Having lived in Memphis, Tn for the last 30 years and eating pork shoulder at seemingly almost every gathering, work luncheon, etc., I was excited about making this and was hoping for more of a Hawaiian flare, but that was not the case. Taste of Home is America's #1 cooking magazine. What cut of pork roast do you recommend for this Kalua Pork Recipe? Having a Luau or just in the mood for more delicious, authentic Hawaiian food? Delicious Hawaiian goodness! This version is made in the slow cooker and tastes just like authentic shredded Kalua Pig. We cooked a 4 lb butt in the slow cooker for about 8 hours steaming with the cabbage for the last 30 minutes. Remove pork to a serving bowl; shred pork with 2 forks. If you want to wrap it up and smoke it in an underground pit to get the “true” experience I won’t stop you! It was still delicious, but I, too, would cut the salt down a little next time (I also used low sodium soy sauce). this is great served on rolls. Those rocks impart a slight flavor to the salt, and is usually less “salty” tasting. I think I might throw in some pineapple and a little less water the next time I cook it to make it a little sweet. I think it needs more flavor. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved, The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified. SUPER easy. This stuff is addictive! Nice recipe, served it with mac salad and rice! Just follow the directions as indicated in the recipe but instead of putting it in a slow cooker, put it all (including the cabbage) in the Instant Pot. I cooked this in my stove top pressure cooker, cooled the meat and juices separately so I could defat both. I've done two crock pots worth so far and need to do one more. Thanks. It was a little salty but that's how I remember it. It was a bit salty, so next time I will cut back on the kosher salt, and increase the pepper, ginger and liquid smoke. Having lived in Memphis, Tn for the last 30 years and eating pork shoulder at seemingly almost every gathering, work luncheon, etc., I was excited about making this and was hoping for more of a Hawaiian flare, but that was not the case. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. You literally throw it in the slow cooker and let it do it’s thing all day. We used a low sodium soy sauce which was fine as their is more than enough salt in the recipe. I make a similar recipe, but I brush liquid smoke on it prior to cooking. I think it’s a modern, mainland style addition used as filler (Hawaiians didn’t have cabbage, or knew what it was). Does this make a full crockpot? The salt should probably be cut down to 1 tablespoon and the amount of ginger should be increased. You saved Homestyle Kalua Pork with Cabbage in a Slow Cooker to your. It was like bringing a little bit of paradise home with us! I would recommend this for two reasons. Take a picture of yourself making or enjoying one of our recipes with someone you love. I also served the pork over a bed of the steamed cabbage leaves just as it was served to us at "Feast at Lele" Luau in Maui last month.