Hawaiian Pulled Pork
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Additional Time:
10 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
10 Servings
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Calories
374 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Hawaiian Pulled Pork
Description
This Hawaiian Pulled Pork recipe begins by searing sliced boneless pork shoulder in an Instant Pot on sauté mode to develop a golden crust. The pork is then cooked under high pressure with a sauce made from chicken stock, pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, minced garlic and ginger, and paprika. Natural sweetness from the pineapple juice and brown sugar balances soy sauce's saltiness, offering a tropical flavor profile.
After pressure cooking, the pork is shredded with forks for tender strands. The cooking liquid is thickened over sauté heat, optionally using a cornstarch slurry. Pineapple slices are added at the end for texture and fresh fruit flavor. The shredded pork is coated with the sauce to achieve the desired consistency.
This dish is versatile for serving on its own, as a sandwich filling, or over rice. The sauce's balance of sweet, tart, and savory elements highlights Hawaiian flavor influences. Adding pineapple as a topping or side accentuates the tropical notes.
As an alternative, this recipe adapts for a slow cooker by adding extra chicken broth and searing the pork on the stove before slow cooking on low for eight hours, providing flexibility in preparation.
Ingredients
- 3 Pounds pork shoulder sliced, boneless
- ¾ Cup chicken stock
- 1 ¼ Cup pineapple juice
- ⅓ Cup soy sauce
- ⅓ Cup ketchup
- 3 Tbsp tomato paste
- 4 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 ginger minced
- 1 Tsp paprika
- 1 ½ Cups pineapple sliced
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp water
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot in the sauté setting and add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil. Add the pork. sauté for 4 minutes or until golden brown on the outside. This may be done in batches.
- Add the chicken stock, the pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, garlic, ginger and paprika.
- Close the lid and the vent and set on high pressure. Cook for 30 minutes. Let steam naturally release and open the lid.
- Remove the pork and place in a baking dish. With the help of 2 forks shred the pork.
- Set the Instant Pot on sauté and cook, stirring until the sauce has reduced and thickened. For thicker sauce dissolve the cornstarch in water to form a slurry. Add to the sauce and continue to stir.
- Add the pineapple chunks into the remaining sauce.
- Add sauce to the shredded pork 1/4 cup at a time until you get the consistency desired. Top with pineapple or serve on the side.
- Serve with the remaining sauce.
Notes
- For slow cooker preparation, add an additional 1/2 cup of chicken broth.
- Sear the pork in a skillet before transferring to the slow cooker to enhance browning and flavor.
- Cook the pork on low for 8 hours in a slow cooker for tender results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16g | 94% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 658mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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