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Kalua pig, or pork, literally meaning "to cook in an underground oven" or imu, sometimes misspelled as Kahlua (like the liqueur). One of the most famous and popular Hawaiian Luau food, almost ubiquitous when traveling around the Hawaiian islands, but so difficult to find here on the mainland. In fact, good Hawaiian food is hard to find in general.
I was looking back on some pictures from my most recent trip to the Big Island, and came upon some pictures I took of the Lau Lau's and Kalua Pig from one of my new island favorite: Kaaloa's Super Js. I remember how amazing the Lau Lau's and Kalua Pig & Cabbage were from there, how clear and warm the beaches and ocean was, and really wished I was back on the island. So this is an attempt at bringing home some of that island nostalgia.
Okay, enough ranting. On with the cooking. Because I don't have the luxury or the talent to make a proper imu or roast an entire pig, we're going to settle for slow cooker and a chunk of pork butt. I know, not the same, but it's the best I can do as a mainlander.
This recipe is actually very easy, surprisingly easy considering the end product. Trust me, you'll be amazed.
