Homestyle Kalua Pork with Cabbage in a Slow Cooker

Inspired by the luaus in Hawaii, I set out to make an easy, tasty slow-cooker version of kalua pork. The meat is fall-off-the-bone yummy. This recipe is not overly smoky, but you may add more smoke if you like. Serve with rice, buns, or poi.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 hr
• Total Time: 10 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 502 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
• 1 (5 pound) bone-in pork shoulder roast
• ½ large head cabbage, shredded

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix kosher salt, black pepper, and ground ginger in a bowl; rub evenly into surface of pork roast; place seasoned roast in a slow cooker.

Step 2

Stir soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke together in a bowl; pour over the pork roast.

Step 3

Cook on Low 10 hours. Add cabbage to the pork and sauce in the slow cooker; cook another 30 minutes. Shred pork to serve.