Pork Roast – Oven Roasted Kalua Pig

The Best Kalua Pork Roast

If you’re looking to turn a standard Pork Shoulder or Butt Roast(above) into fall off the bone tender Kalua Pork(below), then you’ve come to the right place. You don’t have to dig a hole in the ground and wrap the roast in banana leaves or burlap, either. I’m going to show you a simple recipe that can be cooked right in the oven and the results are absolutely incredible.

How to make an Oven Roasted Kalua Pork Roast

This Kalua Pork Roast is unbelievably amazing. The secret lies in the slow and low method and only two ingredients that give it that authentic fire roasted flavor everyone just devours. Liquid Smoke and Hawaiian Salt is all you need to take your standard Pork Roast to the next level. Kosher Salt is the alternative if the other isn’t available to you but there are a ton of other benefits derived from the Hawaiian salt that most people don’t know about and you can read about it HERE. And believe it or not, it really does effect the flavor and in my opinion its easily twice the difference. I also like to add a sauce that I partially derived from my Mongolian Beef recipe and it is fantastic over the pork and rice. Also, Kalua Pork is usually served with Hawaiian Macaroni Salad and my recipe for that is below as well.

CLICK HERE for Mongolian Beef Recipe
CLICK HERE for Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

Kalua Pork Roast Ingredients:

1 10 lbs Pork Shoulder or Butt Roast
1 tbsp Liquid Smoke
1 tbsp Hawaiian or Kosher Salt (preferably Hawaiian)

Mongolian Sauce
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon Ginger, minced
1 tablespoon Garlic, chopped
2 tsp Hoisin Sauce (optional)
1/2 cup Soy Sauce
1/2 cup Water
1/2 cup Rice Wine Vinegar
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Mirin

Be sure to watch the short video tutorial and I’ll show you exactly how to make this amazing Kalua Pork Roast.

You can also use this recipe to make my Kalua Pork Tamales, Kalua Pork Burritos and my Pulled Pork Fries.

Double Ground Beef Burger (DGB Burger)

A Great Burger

I love a Double Ground Beef Burger. Some people don’t and they’re very particular about how they want their meat. Some people think they know but really don’t. And because a hamburger is so commonly found on just about every street corner in America these days, everyone’s an expert. So If you know how you like your burger, by all means, have it your way. But, If you want to try something fun and different then try it this way, because this burger is Plump, juicy and full of flavor.

Burger Toppings are up to You

I didn’t add “Exact” amounts of anything in this Burger recipe. Hamburgers are pretty self explanatory and I’m sure you know what you like on it and what you don’t so use this as a basic guide only. I will mention that you should definitely salt and pepper both sides of your meat patties thoroughly and absolutely butter and toast your buns. But, that’s all I’m going to say as a must do. Toppings, from there on out, are going to have to be up to you and the way you think you like your hamburgers. Personally, I do recommend everything that is listed, down below the video.

If you’re interested in cooking some sides to go along with your DGB Burger, try my Onion Rings or Sweet Potato fries. I swear that they are, absolutely, the very best of recipes. The onion rings are crispy and tasty as ever and the Sweet Potato Fries have two dipping sauce recipes that are unmatched.

Double Ground Beef Burger Ingredients:

1 lb 80/20 Ground Beef (or Beef Chuck)
Hamburger Buns
Bacon
Butter
Lettuce
Tomato
Red Onion
Pickle
Mayonnaise
Ketchup and Mustard
Salt and Pepper

Watch and follow the basic instructions in the Double Ground Beef Burger video tutorial.

4th of July Recipes

Independence Day Recipe Playlist

Be sure to check out this 4th of July’s Recipe Playlist. There are plenty of dishes to choose from and as always, great tutorial instructions to go along with all of the exact ingredients located here on Poor Man’s Gourmet Kitchen. Just take the name and title of any Video Recipe you see in this YouTube playlist and type it into the SEARCH bar, on the lower right hand of your screen, to find the measurements. It’s as simple as that. Feel free to add any comments or questions you might have and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks for all your support and Happy Independence Day Everyone!