HAWAI'I LIFETastes of Hawaii Recipe – Kalua Pig From Kauai’s Old Plantation Days
Week 37 – Kalua Pig!
Hawaiian style Kalua pig at outdoor luau
Kalua Pig Recipe
(A luau favorite; Here is a way to duplicate without cooking a whole pig)
- 2 lbs. lean pork butt
- Hawaiian salt
- Liquid smoke
Directions
Cut pork butt into chunks about 6 inches by 3 inches. Salt liberally. Douse with liquid smoke. Cook in slow cooker for at least 8 hours at low temperature. While in the cooker, shred in the cooked out oil and then drain. (If you shred outside of its natural oil, it will be too dry).
As mentioned in my first recipe blog, Hawaii is a wonderful mix of cultures and each of these peoples brought with them their customs and foods during the early plantation days. Because we have this rich Hawaiian heritage, I started this running blog that features recipes with a Hawaiian flair. If you love collecting recipes, please check back so that you can collect your favorites.
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Thanks for sharing so many great recipes Lucy!
I’m glad that you are watching them–and I am sure that you will find a few that will be your “keepers”. Enjoy
As we all know, Kalua Pua’a (pig) is a staple at island lu’au(feasts). Cooked in an imu (underground pit), Kalua Pua’a is moist, smoky and just plain delectable. As a lifelong Kaua’i native, I must say that using a slow cooker and liquid smoke is THE best way to replicate the cooking process in the imu. Try this recipe and you’ll be transported back to your first lu’au experience!
Thanks, it appears that you are one of the fortunate few that have had the “real thing”.
You really need to have a dinner arty so we can all experience your wonderful recipes!
Maybe at the next HL gathering, we can all try some of these old recipes. Thanks for all your nice comments.
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