Kalua pork oven

In Hawaii, Kalua Pig or Pork is made in an underground pit oven or Imu. Where we lived in Kaneohe, our neighbor had a permanent Imu in their backyard and...

This Kalua Pork and Cabbage recipe was inspired by our annual visits to the Hawaiian islands. Bring memories of the tropics home!

Perfectly tender and juicy kalua pork with the best smoky Hawaiian flavor. Easily made with only 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep!

This Kalua Pork recipe uses minimal ingredients, but ends up super tasty and succulent. It's perfect for a Hawaiian themed Luau party, and can be cooked in the slow cooker, instant pot, or oven.

The Best Kalua Pork Roast If you’re looking to turn a standard Pork Shoulder or Butt Roast(above) into fall off the bone tender Kalua Pork(below), then you’ve come to the right place. You don’t have to dig a hole in the ground and wrap the roast in banana leaves or burlap, either. I’m going to … Continue reading Pork Roast – Oven Roasted Kalua Pig

Make Kalua Pork in the oven or Instant Pot. It's so easy and 'ono, that you'd probably want to have this meal on your menu weekly.

Succulent, juicy, melt-in-your-mouth tender Kalua Pork (Kalua Pig) is the famous luau style pork that’s big on flavor but low on effort!

Imbued with the soulful essence of Hawaiian luau tradition, Kalua Pig is a much-revered dish that typically requires an imu— a type of underground oven. Although we might be miles away from the tropical breezes and sandy shores, the slow cooker offers a practical and surprisingly effective way to recreate this dish at home. The allure of Kalua Pig lies in its simplicity and versatility; it's a perfect recipe for busy folks who crave a taste of island cuisine or for anyone looking to wow…

This Hawaiian-style kalua pork method is the one used by home cooks, to come as close as possible to cooking underground, which is what kalua means. Slow-roasting the pork wrapped in banana leaves makes for a truly amazing flavor.

Ingredients: 2-4 lb pork butt bonesless or bone in. 2 cups water 1-2 Tbsp liquid smoke 1/3 cup Hawaiian salt or rock s...