Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsNico's KailuaKalua Pig And Cabbage Recipe

Kalua Pig And Cabbage Recipe

Inspired by Nico's Kailua
Time8h
Serves6

Served with Lomi Salmon

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Rub the pork shoulder with liquid smoke and Himalayan salt. Place it in a large roasting pan.

  2. 2

    Add Aromatics

    Chop the onion and garlic cloves, and scatter them over the pork. Add black pepper.

  3. 3

    Slow Cook

    Cover the roasting pan with foil and cook in the preheated oven for 6-8 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

  4. 4

    Prepare Cabbage

    About 30 minutes before the pork is done, slice the cabbage into wedges. In a large pot, add the cabbage and water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.

  5. 5

    Combine and Serve

    Once the pork is cooked, shred it with two forks and mix it with the cooked cabbage. Serve warm with Lomi Salmon.

More from Nico's Kailua