Kalua Pork Recipe

Name: Kalua Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lbs center-cut pork loin roast; ¼ cup soy sauce; 3 tablespoons sherry wine or 3 tablespoons madeira wine; 1 large garlic clove, crushed; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ⅔ cup peach preserves; ¼ cup chili sauce; 1 cup water; 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (to garnish)

Servings: persons

5 lbs center-cut pork loin roast
¼ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons sherry wine or 3 tablespoons madeira wine
1 large garlic clove, crushed
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon dried thyme
⅔ cup peach preserves
¼ cup chili sauce
1 cup water
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (to garnish)

1
Marinate roast in sauce made from soy sauce, sherry or madeira, garlic, cinnamon and thyme for 2-3 hours, turning often (reserve marinade).
2
Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan and roast at 325 degrees F for 30 minutes per pound or until internal temperature reaches 160 on meat thermometer.
3
Approx 20 minutes before roast is done, In a small sauce pan combine reserved marinade, peach preserves, chili sauce and 1/2 cup water.
4
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
5
Baste pork with sauce and cook 10 more minutes.
6
After removing roast to rest, add remaining 1/2 cup water to roasting pan to scrape up brown bits.
7
Add pan juices and water chestnuts to sauce and heat through.
8
Place carved roast on platter and spoon sauce over.
9
Garnish with parsley.

1422

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

156

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lbs center-cut pork loin roast, ¼ cup soy sauce, 3 tablespoons sherry wine or 3 tablespoons madeira wine, 1 large garlic clove, crushed, and more.

Yes, Kalua Pork falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kalua Pork

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