Roasted Kalua Pork

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
3	pounds	Pork Butt	Pork Butt Pork butt, also known as Boston butt or pork shoulder, is a cut of meat from the upper part of the pig's shoulder from the front leg, not the actual rear end of Read more...
2	cups	Water	Water Water, the essence of life, is a transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid that covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Its neutral flavor allows other ingredients to shine while enhancing the overall texture Read more...
1	teaspoon	Liquid Smoke	Liquid Smoke Liquid Smoke - pronounced 'LIH-kwid smohk' is a concentrated flavoring used to mimic the taste of traditional smoking without an actual smoker. It is made by condensing smoke from burning wood, then dissolving Read more...
1/4	cup	Hawaiian Salt	Hawaiian Salt Hawaiian salt - pronounced 'huh-WAI-uhn sawlt' is an unrefined sea salt traditionally harvested in the Hawaiian islands. It's known for its distinctive color, ranging from pink to deep red, and its slightly coarse Read more...

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
15 Minutes	3 Hours	3 hours 15 minutes

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°F / 200°C / Gas Mark 6

1. Place the pork butt, fat side up, in a roasting pan or deep casserole dish.

2. Combine water and liquid smoke; pour over meat.

3. Sprinkle generously with Hawaiian Salt.

4. Cover and roast in a preheated 400°F oven for 3 hours.

5. Remove from pan and shred the pork.

Submitted by Benji M. | April 15th, 2024 See all of Benji M.'s Recipes.

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@Benji M. \| April 15th, 2024
Kalua is a traditional Hawaiian cooking method, using an underground oven called an Imu. I gave it a 5

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