Kalua Pork Sandwich
This Kalua Pork Sandwich is a Hawaiian classic with juicy, smoky pork on a bun with pickles and coleslaw.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Active Time3 hours hrs
Course: dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Keyword: kalua pork sandwich
Yield: 10 sandwiches
Calories: 346kcal
Author: Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites
- 3 lb boneless pork shoulder
- 1 large banana leaf or several small pieces
- 2 tbsp Hawaiian sea salt
- 2 tbsp liquid smoke
- 2 cups chicken stock or water
- 10 buns
- coleslaw
- Hawaiian BBQ sauce
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Poke small slits into pork. Cover generously with the Hawaiian sea salt and liquid smoke, using your hands to rub it all over the pork surface.
Gently wash the banana leaves with a wet cloth. Arrange the pork in a pile in the center of the banana leaves, folding in the corner and edges to encase the pork. Carefully flip over and set the seam side down on a second banana leaf.
Place the leaf wrapped pork into a Dutch oven and cover with water or stock. Cover the pot and transfer to oven. Cook for 3 hours, until it’s tender.
Transfer pork to a cutting board or plate and shred. Place shredded pork on a bun topped with slaw and BBQ sauce.
Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 373mg | Potassium: 514mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 12mg