This 3 Ingredient Crockpot Kalua Pork is unbelievably tender, flavorful, and effortless to make! Juicy pork slow-cooks with just sea salt and liquid smoke to create melt-in-your-mouth Hawaiian-style pulled pork. Simple, savory, and perfect for busy days — serve it over rice, in tacos, or sliders for an easy crowd-pleasing meal!
Servings:Â 6
Ingredients
- 4 –5 pounds pork shoulder pork butt, boneless or bone-in
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke hickory flavor recommended
Instructions
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Prepare the pork
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Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker, fat side facing up if possible.
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Season
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Sprinkle the salt evenly over the pork, then drizzle the liquid smoke across the top.
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Slow cook
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Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the meat is extremely tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
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Shred and mix
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Transfer the pork to a large bowl and shred using two forks. Return the meat to the slow cooker and toss it in the cooking juices for maximum flavor.
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Serve
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Serve hot as-is, or use in sandwiches, tacos, rice bowls, or alongside roasted vegetables.