Skillet Kalua Pork
Tender, smoky pulled pork infused with liquid smoke and Hawaiian seasoning, cooked down in one skillet. Serve over rice or in rolls with coleslaw for an island dinner that actually fits your weeknight.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, boneless
- 1 tbsp liquid smoke
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Cut pork into 2-inch chunks, removing any excess fat.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
- 3
Brown pork in batches without stirring for 2 minutes per side until edges are golden. Set aside.
- 4
Stir ginger and garlic into the same pan for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Add soy sauce, brown sugar, liquid smoke, and vinegar. Return pork and stir to coat.
- 6
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pork shreds easily and sauce reduces to a glaze.
Tools you’ll need
- large (12-inch) skillet with lid
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
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