Keto Kalua Pork
Sink your teeth into this tender, smoky, and keto-friendly Kalua Pork—a low-carb twist on the Hawaiian classic. Made with just five simple ingredients, including succulent pork shoulder, liquid smoke, and fresh cabbage, this slow-cooked recipe captures the essence of traditional Kalua pork without the need for an underground oven. Seasoned with kosher salt and aromatic minced garlic, the pork cooks to perfection over eight hours, creating melt-in-your-mouth shreds infused with bold, smoky flavor. To complete the dish, sliced cabbage absorbs the savory cooking juices, making it a hearty, one-pot meal that’s perfect for keto dieters or anyone craving a satisfying, wholesome option. Easy to prepare and yielding eight satisfying servings, this slow cooker recipe is a set-it-and-forget-it masterpiece for busy weeknights or weekend meal prep.
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Ingredients
- 4 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons liquid smoke
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 head cabbage, sliced
Directions
Step 1
Begin by patting the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. This will help the salt and smoke absorb better.
Step 2
Rub the kosher salt evenly all over the pork shoulder. Ensure it is well covered.
Step 3
Place the pork shoulder in a slow cooker, then pour the liquid smoke over the top, followed by the minced garlic. Rub these into the pork.
Step 4
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 8 hours.
Step 5
After 8 hours, check that the pork is tender enough to be easily pulled apart with a fork. If not, continue cooking for another hour and check again.
Step 6
Once the pork is tender, remove it from the slow cooker and transfer it to a large cutting board or tray. Shred the meat using two forks or your hands while it is still warm.
Step 7
For the cabbage, remove the core and slice it into thin strips.
Step 8
Stir the shredded cabbage into the cooking juices remaining in the slow cooker and let it cook on high heat for about 30 minutes, or until the cabbage is soft.
Step 9
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it with the cabbage and any remaining sauce.
Step 10
Serve the Keto Kalua Pork warm, and enjoy this delicious, low-carb meal!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2760.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4082.7 |
| Total Fat 214.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 74.7g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 1600.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3273.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 56.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 28.3g | |
| Protein 438.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 851.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 22.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 8170.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories