Oven kalua pork

This Hawaiian-style kalua pork method is the one used by home cooks, to come as close as possible to cooking underground, which is what kalua means. Slow-roasting the pork wrapped in banana leaves makes for a truly amazing flavor.

Succulent, juicy, melt-in-your-mouth tender Kalua Pork (Kalua Pig) is the famous luau style pork that’s big on flavor but low on effort!

In Hawaii, Kalua Pig or Pork is made in an underground pit oven or Imu. Where we lived in Kaneohe, our neighbor had a permanent Imu in their backyard and...

Bring a taste of Hawaiian luau to your kitchen with this easy and delicious Kalua Pig recipe, made conveniently in a slow cooker. Traditionally, Kalua Pig is cooked in an underground oven called an imu,

This Kalua Pork recipe uses minimal ingredients, but ends up super tasty and succulent. It's perfect for a Hawaiian themed Luau party, and can be cooked in the slow cooker, instant pot, or oven.

This Kalua Pork and Cabbage recipe was inspired by our annual visits to the Hawaiian islands. Bring memories of the tropics home!

“This recipe is so easy and it’s super ono! I like to make plenty kalua pork and freeze for later which is perfect for busy weeknights.” - Chef Keoni Chang, Chief Food Officer

There’s nothing quite like the aroma of kalua pork wafting through the house on a lazy Sunday afternoon. It instantly transports me back to my childhood summers in Hawaii, sitting under the swaying palms as the unmistakable smoky-sweet scent of this iconic dish filled the air. My aunties would spend hours tending to the underground pit oven, patiently waiting as the pork transformed into tender, falling-apart morsels imbued with the flavors of the islands.

Boneless pork roast, liquid smoke and pink Himalayan salt is all you need to make Kalua Pork that will transport you back to a Hawaiian Luau!

Imbued with the soulful essence of Hawaiian luau tradition, Kalua Pig is a much-revered dish that typically requires an imu— a type of underground oven. Although we might be miles away from the tropical breezes and sandy shores, the slow cooker offers a practical and surprisingly effective way to recreate this dish at home. The allure of Kalua Pig lies in its simplicity and versatility; it's a perfect recipe for busy folks who crave a taste of island cuisine or for anyone looking to wow…