Oven Kalua Pork

This is an ok recipe. I have been living in hawaii for the past 6 years and have made oven kalua pork lots of time. You need to add minced garlic, minced ginger and soy sauce (as much as you think your family will like). Cook the pork as directed in this recipe. I add the sea salt after shredding the pork, because of the saltiness of the soy sauce. Then place in oven to combine the flavors. I got my recipe from a lovely Hawaiian grandmother.

Born and raised in the Islands and in the NW for 35 years, I rate this recipe OK. The authentic Hawaiian style combines garlic powder and Hawaiian salt to rub any meat used (pork, chicken, beef). The pan is lined with foil, then layered with banana leaves (frozen at Asian markets) which have been washed. The meat is placed on the leaves, liquid smoke sprinkled over top and then wrapped well. Leaves, then foil tightly enclosed. Couple cups of water at the bottom of the pan. Slow roast for hours, check water only. Only open foil near end to check doneness. Serve with sweet potato, poi, rice, long rice and/or poki, pineapple, haupia. We start roasting at 9pm and leave until 9am at 300 degrees.

Being born and raised in Hawaii (now living in DC), my husband and I always keep an eye out for recipes that remind us of our time there. And, this one comes pretty close. Total prep time is a few minutes and clean up, because of the foil, is a breeze. Pork butt is also an inexpensive cut of meat. I've made this recipe using only Kosher salt (because sea salt wasn't available) and I've also used regular sea salt (as opposed to Hawaiian sea salt). If you decide to use Kosher salt, you may have to sprinkle a little more onto the cooked pork before serving. In the end, there's really no noticible difference. The Kalua pork is also VERY tender. I recommend this recipe.

This is the only way I cook my kalua up here in the states. Pork, cooking in its own juice instead of water. No need to measure....Just slap liquid smoke around the meat, then salt, and follow direction. Tip: for best flavor, insert slices of fresh garlic around the roast. Dont even need to check temperature. Bake in 400 degree for first hour, then 350 for another 3-4 hrs. depending on size. Bring it out of oven and check the old fashion way.....open, see, and feel....If its tender and almost falling apart.....its ready. If not, throw it back in. However, if you want that greasy, roasted, underground flavor....here's the secret: "sesame oil" ohhhyeaaaaaaah!! Save all the liquid in foil. You should have alot of liquid, if not, then its overcooked. Dont know why people add water instead of using real thing. In baking pan, combine shredded pork & liquid from foil, drizzle few drops of sesame oil, add more salt if needed, black pepper as needed. Mix well and heat in 350 oven, covered, for 30-40 mins. or till thorouly heated thru. For big parties, I would refrigerate in ziploc bags after mixing, then continue with last step the next day. Throw some chopped green onions for flavoring & color. Good with baked sweet potatoes. Its "ONO"LICIOUS!

Oh my gosh!! I had never tried to cook anything like this and I have to say I was really surprised at how delicious this turned out. My family almost gave me a standing ovation (ok, maybe not) and I really have to say that I don't have to go to any expensive BBQ places anymore to get a wonderful pulled pork platter which by the way, you can only get one plate for the cost of the entire pork roast when you buy it and make it yourself. I was soooo happy with this recipe. THank you so much.

I recently made this for a party, and it was a HUGE hit. I've been waiting for months to try a Kalua pork recipe, having visited Hawaii and had real Kalua pork. This recipe is delicious and perfect for a crowd or party - as it makes a lot of food with minimal effort! I did make modifications based on other reviewers suggestions, and have prepared this two different ways. This recipe is best in the oven, NOT a slow cooker - the oven method was much more tender and flavorful. I did make modifications, which I think added tothe recipe. My modifications were as follows: 3 T. minced garlic, 1 T. minced ginger AND increased the Liquid Smoke to 2 T. The additional Liquid Smoke really makes this recipe pop! I will definitely be making this again and again! Several people asked for the recipe. I've tried this both ways - once wrapped with tinfoil (the BEST!) and once wrapped with banana leaves. Both were very, very good. You can't go wrong with this one with the modifications. Be SURE to use Hawaiian Sea Salt... it makes all the difference!

I used this recipe because I liked the idea that it is cooked in the oven. I also used the advice of the review that said to add ginger and garlic, so I added both, but I used ginger powder because I didn't have any fresh and I also added a sprinkling of brown sugar...MMMMMM it was sooooo good!! Thanks for the recipe!

My husband and I both thought that this was VERY close to the "real deal", however, when I made it mine did not come out as moist/ greasy as it is when in Hawaii. Any ideas on how to get that?

This Easy Moist and Flavorfull pork took me back to my memories of Maui and the food! I prepared this for my son's wedding (60) people it was simple and was the hit of the reception! We made a mango pinapple chutney to serve on the side Yum..

Rather plain tasting. We scored the meat and rubbed in the salt and liquid smoke, then "marinaded" overnight in the foil. When we baked it, we put some water into the bottom of the pan so the meat wouldn't dry out. The meat was tender, but there seemed to be no flavor in the meat. So, we took the remaining juices from the pan, added some more liquid smoke, and poured it over the pulled meat.

I tried this and liked it very much. Did my own twists based on some of the reviews listed. Definitely used a bit more salt and bit more smoke. Mine turned out the tastiest I have ever made. Tastes just as close to Keneke's in Waimanalo. Someone mentioned in a review they were looking for a greasier version like they have in Hawaii. Someone else mentioned sesame seed oil created that effect. I did not have the oil, or any oil on hand. Used Pam spray butter (gasp) as it was all I had) and it gave me the exact taste I was looking for. Recipe: 4 pound pork butt red hawaiian salt...as much as you feel without over salting liquid smoke...as much as you feel without over doing it Take a knife and poke as many holes in the raw meat on all sides as possible. Rub with a good deal of the salt. Rub with a good deal of the liquid smoke. Spray meat all over with the Spam spray butter and wrap perfectly tight. 45 min i read on another review per pound. so i did 3 hours at 325 degrees, pulled it out,cool, shredded it in all those juices and then baked in the juices in a pan covered in tinfoil at 275 for 30-45 mins. Juicy, just right amount of grease without being gross and very flavorful.

This is the basic recipe but a few changes will make a big difference for a more authentic result: 1. Use more Hawaiian salt. Two and a half Tbsp is not enough. It seems like a lot but it is not; 2. If you can get it, use the Alai salt (red clay salt). Remember, NOT to use table salt!; and 3. Line the foil pan with ti leaves. Not tea, but ti leaves. Use the liquid smoke. Then, wrap with foil. When you shred it, be sure to let it soak in the juices. You can use this same recipe to make pork fillings for tacos and bbq sandwiches, too. Of course, if you're from Hawaii as I am, eat with poi and lomi salmon! Onolicious.

We added a whole clove of crushed garlic and about the same amount of grated fresh ginger to the liquid smoke, mixed it up, then rubbed it into the scored pork butt. We also laid out the foil then layered corn husks on top, placed the rest of the marinade onto the husks and wrapped the entire thing in corn husks (as they were to hand) on the top and bottom before completely sealing with foil. We cooked it as above. Note: When cooking more than one, it still only takes five hours cooking time if wrapped individually - I am a novice so we found that out the hard way!

OMG!!! Absolutely fantastic!! And you can't beat the price for butt pork....I made a 15 pounder for 12 people and still had leftovers...even after they tried to eat it all - - "best they've ever had!" I'll make it at future parties. A++++

From Hawaii 2 born and raised living in Las Vegas now! So ONO!

THis is a pretty good recipe... the only thing that is missing is the banana leaf that it should be wrapped in. most asian food markets sell it (mine has it in the frozen foods section) and it's super cheap. For on shoulder or butt i use 2 leafs or so. No foil is needed. The Kalua comes ou perfect every time. The banana leaf adds that "kalua" flavor! The only other change i make is turning it down to 300 degrees F and leaving it for 8 hours.

Combined this with Huli Huli chicken at a Luau. This is a no brainer recipe, with guaranteed raves from the guests. I used Pecan Liquid Smoke for a yummy flavor. Fabulous results with very little prep.

Just moved to Colorado from Hawaii. I made this for Office the Potluck. Everyone loved it. I would use more salt, and make in a water and liquid mixture (so the meat is more tender.)

This recipe was fairly close to the one from "Tradewinds and Coconuts," page 142. by Jennifer Brennan. I have made Brennan's version numerous times, and it is hands down, the best I have ever tasted,and much more authentic tasting. By using the greenery with it, it brings to it, the taste of the Swiss Chard and spinach...AND you may eat them as well. *****

This version has the most authentic taste to traditional kalua pork. You can use kosher salt, just not salt with iodine. If available, wrapping the seasoned pork in ti leaves before baking also enhances the "out of the imu" flavor too. Because it's an easy dish, I make it for often for large parties. Tastes good in tacos too.

This recipe calls for the meat to be cooked to fast. I use the same ingredients, however I bake mine at 200 degress for 12 hours. After you have shredded it and are ready to serve, if the meat has dried out a little, just add some water that has been salted with the Hawaiian salt.

I've made this several times, my family loves it! I'm now making it for a meal exchange I have with some neighbors. Such a cheap cut of pork you can't help but be generous. Easy to modify to your own taste as far as some of the additional seasonings go. And while you can bake it in a crock pot, it sorta changes the flavor and texture a bit. I happen to have lots of the Hawaiian red clay salt - which is out of this world for this recipe. If you don't have the ono salt be sure to use a large granule type salt. I like to pile it on top really thick and then remove it before I shred it - give the "illusion" of a healthier dish. I also recommend wrapping at least two layers of foil around the pork - I think it makes all the difference in the tenderness. (another reason the crock pot does not do quite as good a job - but still tasty) ALSO - the cooked meat freezes well too! Be sure to freeze it with some of the extra juices for when you reheat it!

I still can't believe it was so easy to make this! I used regular sea salt and put it in my crock pot and it was absolutely amazing! My family gives this recipe a 10!

This recipe was very easy to make! I am always a bit leery of trying to cook an unfamiliar cut of meat, but this one is just about foolproof. Make sure that you really SEAL the meat in the foil - if the juices can leak/steam out, the meat will dry out. My family of four devoured a 4 1/2 lb roast in one meal and asked me to "make it again often!"

Oh, my word! I have been craving kalua pork for years! If only I had known it was this easy to make!!! This recipe is spot on!

I was so excited to try this recipe that I even ordered the Hawaiian sea salt on line so that it would be just right. But I was really disappointed in the way it turned out. The meat was tender and juicy, but very bland as if it had no seasoning at all. I ended up simmering the shredded meat in some of the juices from the pork as well as sauteed garlic, onion, salt and a touch of cumin, reducing the liquid completely. I then served it Mexican style in corn tortillas with verde salsa. After all this it ended up tasting great.

Ono! Tastes like it came right out of the imu!

This recipe was so easy!! I seasoned the same but put 3 whole bananas (unpeeled) on top of the pork butt then wrapped the butt in foil. I cooked the butt in a counter top roaster at 300 degrees for 8 hours. Discarded the bananas and After shredding the pork I added a little bbq sauce and worchesershire sauce. I made 2 of these for 58 ppl and served with Hawaiian rolls. I had NOTHING left!! What a hit. I will definately make this again

I have a confession to make. I literally CRIED when I ate this. I made the recipe as described with all ingredients, except I slapped that puppy all wrapped up in foil into my slow cooker and left it for several hours. When I checked on it, the smell alone brought a tiny tear to my eye. The finished product opened the floodgates and I cried -- LIKE A BABY -- because it was so good. I have never been to Hawaii so I don't have the real thing to compare it to so for me, it WAS the real deal! Plus, my kid loved it which made me cry a little (inside, of course) as well since he's so dang picky. If I ever make it to Hawaii, I know what I'm hunting for. Forget the spam musubi my friends rave about, I'm looking for authentic kalua pork. WIN!!

Delicious with no changes at all, but we missed a certain depth of flavor. With slight tweaks, though, it was exactly like the kalua pork we lived on when visiting Hilo: rub pork roast with 1 tablespoon minced ginger in addition to Hawaiian salt and liquid smoke, wrap in foil, place in baking pan and *let sit 24 hours* in the fridge before baking. An added benefit, prepared this way, it didn't need the last tablespoon of salt at all.

I've made this recipe so many times. It's simple and delicious! It goes well on rice, on buns (try the Hawaiian rolls or pan de sal ii on this site), or on nachoes. My family loves this. I will sometimes add shallot or garlic powder for extra flavor.

I really liked this one. I did do some of the changes that Iadonna suggested. I rubbed the roast with the salt and crushed garlic and ginger. I was thrilled with the way it shredded so easily. My Hawaii-going friends were suitably impressed.

Love this recipe. We buy 3 or 4 pork butts when on sale and cook them all at one time. Preferably in cool weather. Saves on the power bill. We shred all the meat, dividing it into foil packets, adding some juice, sealing and freezing. That way whenever we want pulled pork we just thaw and heat in bar-be-que sauce.

I thought we were going to run out this was such a huge hit at my daughter's graduation party! And I way over bought the recommened pounds per person! I followed the recipe, but added about 1-2 tablespoons fresh ginger and about 2-3 tablespoons minced garlic. Also, instead of the oven I used a crockpot and started it partially frozen on high for 5-6 hours. Then I turned it to low for another 4-6 hours and it came out perfectly!

This was delicious. My husband couldn't get enough. I made a homemade sauce and coleslaw to go with it, but it is flavorful and moist all on it's own. I didn't change a thing, which is rare! I will make this again and again. Thanks!

I salt and pepper the pork, put it on the grill and brown all sides then put it in the pan with water to get the smokey flavor.

I did a test run of this recipe, before a luau party. I did not have liquid smoke, so I used 2 T. minced ginger, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 T. Hawaiian salt (for each roast) to rub all over the pork roast before wrapping (fat side up) tightly in heavy duty foil, and placing in a roaster. I roasted it at 300 degrees for 6 or 7 hours, 6 hours for a 5 pound roast (test run), 7 hours for two 7 1/2 pound roasts (party day), in separate pans. I used two forks to pull the pork into tender, delicious, juicy pork delight. Most of the guests asked for the recipe, it was that good. I did not add the extra salt after cooking; it was perfectly seasoned for our taste. I was surprised how juicy the meat was, since it releases a lot of juice to the pan. This recipe is a keeper.

Only use half the salt [sea salt, Hawaiian salt, or red clay can be purchased at 99 Ranch Market if there's one in your area], cooked in the oven for about 3 hrs & it was ready. Also tried it in crock pot for 6-7 hours. Crock pot retains more of the juice and did not heat up the house. Added the ginger, garlic and onions as some reviewers suggested - gave it more flavor. Reducing the salt made it much easier to eat and you did not have to keep drinking water. Would definitely make this again - so easy - Prefer using the crock pot.

i make this in the crock pot. i use 2 tablespoons of liquid smoke, and cover the pork with unpeeled bananas. also, i piece the meat with a fork/knife before i rub the salt/ smoke into it. cook it covered on low for 12 hours. yummy! i live in southern california, so i try to find ways not to put on the oven for long periods of time. so versatile. makes great carnitas.

i did the recipe 3 different ways one because i cant have much salt so i did it with just liquid smoke and a little salt next i did one the exact recipe and than i did one the same way except i wrapped it in a banana leaf and i have to say the one with the leave was so tender and fell off the bone. the others were good but the one wrapped was great i recommend this!!!

Okay, so I know it says "Oven Kalua Pork" but making this in the crockpot is the best way to go with this recipe. Use all the same ingredients and put in a crockpot on low for 8-10 hours and this is just like a taste of Hawaii!!!!

Pretty good. Not "fabulous" for us, but good. Used a Reynolds cooking bag instead of foil and that was handy. Meat definitely fell apart and was very moist! If you want to make gravy, you'll need to skim off the fat (our mistake - we didn't) to keep it from being too greasy tasting.

Okay....just a little confused...got excited when I saw this recipe, due to the name. Was thinking it used Kahlua in the ingredients... :-(

Came out okay, but not super flavorful either.

The best food of all time.!!!!!!!!!!

Pretty good flavor. I didn't have Hawaiian sea salt and this could have been the difference. I felt like the pork needed more flavor. Possibly more liquid smoke?

I LOVE this recipe...throw it in the oven around noon time and dinner is on the table at 5!! Serve with coleslaw.....yummy!!

Absolutely, awesome !!! I went by the original recipe and wow! I grew up in Mississippi so I have eaten some pork. Yummy.

Great technique for cooking a boston butt. I used liquid smoke and sesame oil but I would use much more next time as the flavors didn't come through as much as I would like (personal preference).

I loved it! I had to change the recipe since I accidentally purchased a 2.5 lb Pork Loin Center cut roast. I placed it in my crockpot after stabbing it with a knife and putting Kosher salt on it and placed about 1.5 Tbs. of hickory smoke flavoring on it (which I feared may have been too much so I poured off the excess after about a half hour). I left it for 8.5 hours on low and it turned out wonderfully despite my fears that it wouldn't. After about two hours I added a couple of Tbs. of peanut oil because I also feared the meat was too lean. Great stuff!

Made this today and hubby and I both loved it!! I added an extra Tbsp. of liquid smoke and set the oven at 300*. It was perfectly cooked at 6 hrs. I was unable to find hawaiian rolls in 3 different stores so I ended up with kaiser rolls. I toasted them just a bit and we each added a sweet barbeque sauce on top of the pork. Served with homemade coleslaw and pickles. Will make this often. Fantastic!!

I lived in Hawaii for three years, and really miss eating kalua pork. This dish doesn't really taste authentic, but it's probably as close as you can get without an imu. Overall, it was pretty good.

This was pretty good. I love the flavor of liquid smoke and pork and the meat was very tender.

This was excellent. Never ate or cooked this before. Followed the advice of others and shoved minced garlic and ginger in poked holes; doubled the smoke and wrapped in banana leaves then foil.Even cut back a smidge on salt and used soy sauce to rub all over. I cooked a 7.5 pound shoulder for 8.5 hours at about 310F in a water bath. Once done, I drained the fat and poured the juices onto the shredded pork. Enjoyed with Hawaiian bread, pineapple and coleslaw. OhMyGosh!!! Cannot wait for leftovers tonight! Thanks for the recipe. A keeper.

this is a very easy recipe. Several others have mentioned wrapping in banana leaves. Cannot find them near my home, but you can take 4 bananas (for a 5 lb roast), place then on top and wrap tightly in foil. Imparts a great, sweet flavor.

Hi to get more fat use a pork shoulder it has the skin on it cheaper even .the butt roast is the leaner part of the pigs shoulder

I made this for a Luau Bridal Shower yesterday. I added the 2T of liquid smoke like other reviewers. People kept asking what restaurant we order the pork from. lol . It was that impressive!

We have used this recipe a number of times and always enjoy it. So easy, so tasty.

Hubby made this to take to a friend's Hawaiian-themed birthday party. It was exceptional! He didn't measure the liquid smoke or salt. When it was done cooking it shredded easily. I added salt and kept in fridge until dinner time. He heated it and served it on Hawaiian sweet rolls.

This came out great. My local butcher was only able to provide boneless pork shoulder, but it was really good. Left overs dissapeared rather quickly also.

I made this over the weekend. Along with the liquid smoke and sea salt, I rubbed the pork with some sesame oil to replace the earthiness usually provided by the banana leaves (as suggested by another reviewer) This was fantastic! Served with some creamy coleslaw. Thanks for the recipe!

Great pork. I placed a banana (peel and all) in with the pork since in the islands it is usually wrapped in a banana leaf and it added to the Kaula taste.

Tasted just like the Kalua Pork at the Hawaiian Luau last month! A keeper - even the youngest kids liked it!

Made it today. Yummy. Husband said to try putting cabbage inside the foil towards the end. My goodness what a lovely addition.

out of this world! i wanted to serve it with fruit salsa and corn tortillas. so after the pork was shredded i added cilantro and lime juice. and took it to a new years party in a crockpot. it was a hit!

It's very hot here and the oven on for 5 hours won't work. Can this be done in the crock pot?

This is fantastic! I have made this three times now! My guests can't get enough! I had to order the Hawaiian sea salt online and was glad that I did because it really changed the flavor. I will make this again and again!

This was very delicious! I ordered Hawaiian sea salt very cheap over the internet to get the authentic flavor- it was worth the trouble! Definitely going to make this again!!

So good! Serve on Hawaiian bread rolls. The whole family loved these little sandwiches.

Amazing!!!!!! Tastes just like when we had it in Hawaii! It was so easy to prepare.This has become the new family favorite!!!

Ya know, I can't rave about this recipe like everyone else has (I wish I could). It was on the dry side, but tender and the taste was nothing exceptional. I did use regular sea salt instead of hawaiian, but it said right at the top that both would work fine. Oh well, guess I have 5 lbs. of shredded pork to add BBQ sauce to.

I made this recipe for a luau we had and it was so easy. We made 5 roasts at about 5 lbs each and it was SO easy and so delicious. We received so many great compliments on the pork. I will make again before our next annual luau!

I made this recipe for my husbands 30th birthday. And it was such a hit, my mother-in-law liked it so much she requested it for her b-day. I even accidently over cooked it to 180 degrees and it was still supermoist.

I made this for a Hawiian themed family dinner. I follewed the recipe exactly, although I did use my crock pot. It was very tasty although a little dry. I may add a more liquid next time.

Every time I serve this dish I am asked for the recipe! I've had it several times while visiting Hawaii and this recipe is just as good if not better. I also love that it is so easy to make.

Being half Filipino, we make alot of these kinds of foods. Mine are more on the Polynesian type. My mother was taught this way too. I use a slow cooker and cook it all day long. It is awesome!Dont forget the garlic, I add onions too. Yummy!

Perfect pulled pork for Christmas!!! Didn't have liquid smoke but made a dry rub with salt and pepper and a Penzey spice I had. It was so moist and delicious! So easy too!

I just realized I have never rated this! I've made this more times than I can remember over the last 6 or 7 years. I have never deviated from this recipe as it is perfect as is!

Fantastic flavor, and very easy to make. Will definately do again!

I did this in my new Instant Pot 7-1 cooker with pressure cooking. Prep time 5 mins to brown the meat in the pot and 90 mins to completion.

I love this recipe and have made it several times. The only thing I do differently with this recipe is use a little more liquid smoke and rub it in really well. After I shred it, I transfer it to a crock pot (with juices or it'll dry out) and take a can of pineapple rings (drain half the juices), pour it over the top and place a few rings on top. Nice presentation and adds a slightly sweet taste to the smokey flavor! Yum! Serve with a collection of BBQ sauces. A previous reviewer served it with mango chutney. I've gotta try that!

This stuff is great! I even forgot to put the salt on it before baking and it was still great. I did sprinkle a little more liquid smoke on the meat when it was shredded right before serving. We all loved this... even my 2 and 5 year olds.

Everyone raved about this recipe, so I had high hopes. I thought it was OK, but nothing I would crave in the future. I found it to be WAY too salty, so the second time I made it I cut back on the salt and it was much much better. This goes great with the recipe on here for "Pani Popo" (Hawaiian coconut bread)...now THATS a recipe I do crave!

OH MY GOSH!! No leftovers!! Used pork sirloin roast, because that is what I had. OH MY GOSH!!

I have been craving Kalua Pork for weeks and this totally hit the spot! I read most of the reviews and took all the suggestions. I doubled the liquid smoke and lemon zest; added ginger and garlic; and topped with sliced onions....MMMMMMM! Delicious! I used pork tenderlion (because that is what I had) and it came out awesome; it still fell apart and everything! Definately adding this to the rotation.

I made this for a Luau for my boyfriend this summer and it was a HUGE HIT!!! Delicious.

so ONO!!! This was just like at home, we ate every last bite!

I made this in the oven for a party I had with 30 guests. It cooked completely unattended, which was nice for me to entertain. The fat on the meat stays in place, so it's easy to remove vs. cooking in a crock pot where all the fat gets mixed in with the meat. I later added barbecue sauce to the leftovers to finish it up once we were tired of plain pork.

This was absolutely FANTASTIC!!! I can't rave enough about it. It comes out SO tender and it has to be the easiest recipe that I have. Incredible! Thanks!!!

We just weren't impressed with this recipe.

This was really good. We had a Luau party and this was the main course. Everyone really liked it. I had buns on the table if they wanted a sandwich or they could eat it just plain/no bun. It took just under 5 hours to make and I did add just a little water to the pan. Very Moist and Good!

I cooked it as the recipe stated. Maybe my oven runs hot (it is a new oven) but mine was done in only 2 hours. Had I let it cook the full 5 hours, it would have been burnt. It was also not really "shreddable," I ended up just chopping it. I add barbecue sauce because I think it's kind of bland otherwise. It comes out tasty, though.

I served this on top of the Soft Onion Rolls from this site and some coleslaw. It felt like a summer barbecue retreat in the midst of a cold winter day. Yum!

My family loves this recipe! I will make a large amount so I can divide it up and freeze it. I found it too greasy for us as is, so I will slow cook it and then let it sit in the refrigerator until the fat has jelled. Then I scrape off as much of the fat as I can. Next, I like to sprinkle sesame seed oil on it a put it back into the oven for awhile. If it still seems to have a lot of grease, back into the refrigerator and another tossing away of the fat into the trash. By this time it is not greasy at all. We love to make burittos out of it. Enjoy!

I didn't make any changes it the recipe and I shared with my neighbors and everyone thought it was out of this world.

This is perfect just as is. Do not try to improve on it!!

I first made this in July of 2012 for my daughter's Hawaiian themed grad/going away party. It was such a hit that I have made it countless (literally) times since. It's been requested by my family for Christmas Eve dinners, birthdays, family get together's, you name it. I actually have a couple of roasts cooking right now! Sometimes I put it in the slow cooker, sometimes in the oven. I do always add some garlic to it though, whether it be fresh slices or just garlic powder if I'm feeling particularly lazy. It's delicious as is or drizzled with the bbq sauce of your choice. My family loves it served with coleslaw, macaroni salad and sweet and sour beans. Thank you to the original poster of this recipe, you have helped me give my family many happy tummy's over the years!

This dish is absolutely amazing!!! We direct a week at a summer camp for kids. One of our theme meals was Hawaiian night and I gave this recipe to our cook to make for us. She followed the recipe as is, increasing the amounts to feed almost 100 people. It was unbelievably good and there wasn't a single scrap left. Will definitely be making this at home for our family soon! Thank you SO much for sharing!

easy-use less salt next time