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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
Active Time3 hours
Course: dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Keyword: kalua pork sandwich
Yield: 10 sandwiches
Calories: 346kcal
Author: Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites

Materials

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

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Nutrition

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