Luau Pig Recipe
Slow roasted Kalua Pork seasoned with Hawaiian sea salt.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pork
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Rinse the pork shoulder under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
- 3
Rub the Hawaiian sea salt all over the pork shoulder, making sure to cover all sides.
- 4
Drizzle the liquid smoke over the pork, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- 5
Wrap and Roast
If using banana leaves, lay them out flat and place the seasoned pork in the center. Wrap the leaves around the pork tightly.
- 6
Place the wrapped pork (or just the pork if not using leaves) in a roasting pan and cover it tightly with aluminum foil.
- 7
Roast in the preheated oven for approximately 6-8 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily pulled apart with a fork.
- 8
Shred and Serve
Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
- 9
- 10
Serve the Kalua pork with your choice of sides, such as rice or coleslaw.
