If you're dreaming of island breezes and smoky barbecue without leaving your kitchen, let the Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Kalua Pig take you there. This Hawaiian classic is known for its deep, smoky flavor and tender, pull-apart texture—and the best part is, it only takes four ingredients and a slow cooker to make it happen.
Traditionally cooked in an underground pit oven called an imu, Kalua pig is the centerpiece of Hawaiian luaus. But you don’t need a fire pit or even a grill to bring this dish to life. With this simple slow cooker method, you’ll get all the flavor with almost none of the work.
Why This Recipe Works
Incredibly easy: Just season, set it, and forget it.
Only 4 ingredients: No fancy shopping lists here.
Deep, savory flavor: Smoky, salty, and rich—just like the real deal.
Versatile: Serve it on rice, in tacos, sliders, or alongside roasted veggies.
Ingredients
4–5 lb pork shoulder or pork butt (bone-in or boneless)
1 tablespoon Hawaiian sea salt (or kosher salt)
1 tablespoon liquid smoke (hickory or mesquite)
1 small head of green cabbage (optional but traditional)
How to Make Slow Cooker Kalua Pig
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