Instant Pot Kalua Pork
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5.0
99 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
6 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 6 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
4 -6
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Calories
273 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Snacks, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Hawaiian
Instant Pot Kalua Pork
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5 Ingredients to make this unbelievably simple yet incredibly delicious Instant Pot Kalua Pork Recipe (Pressure Cooker Hawaiian Pork Roast). Tender & juicy pulled pork bursting with alluring Hawaiian smoky-savory flavors.
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Ingredients
- 4 pounds (1614g) pork shoulder (pork butt meat) , cut into 2 – 2¼ inches cubes
- 1 cup (250ml) cold water
- 1 tablespoon (17g) coarse alaea red Hawaiian sea salt
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) liquid smoke
- 2 pieces (90g) 12x20 inches banana leaves
Instructions
- Cut & Marinate Pork Shoulder: Cut pork into 2 – 2¼ inches cubes, then place them in a mixing bowl. Add 1 tbsp (17g) coarse alaea Hawaiian sea salt & 1 tbsp (15ml) liquid smoke. Mix very well, then marinate for 30 minutes.
- Pressure Cook Kalua Pork: Pour 1 cup (250ml) cold water in Instant Pot. Layer a banana leaf at the bottom, then add in cubed pork. Try fitting the pork in a singer layer so they are partially submerged in the water. Then, layer another banana leaf on top of the pork. Pressure Cook at High Pressure fori) With Banana Leaves: 45 mins, then 15 mins Natural Releaseii) Without Banana Leaves: 40 mins, then 15 mins Natural Release*Pro Tip: banana leaves are optional, but they’ll impart more flavor & aroma to the Kalua Pig.
- Shred & Season Instant Pot Kalua Pork: Discard the top banana leaf and check if the pork is tenderized. If the pork is still tough, pressure cook for another 10 minutes. Shred Kalua pork with 2 forks. Taste and season with more alaea Hawaiian sea salt if necessary. Serve & enjoy~ Aloha! :)
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Notes
- Buying Pork Butt (Pork Shoulder or Boston Butt): For best results, it's important to choose pork that has nice marbling and fat!!
- Buying Ingredients: Banana leaves are often available in Asian & Latin markets. Coarse alaea red Hawaiian sea salt is available in specialty stores or on Amazon.
- Rate Amy + Jacky's Recipe: If you've tried our recipe, rate the recipe in the Comments section. Thank you!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
123mg
(41%)
Sodium
1310mg
(55%)
Potassium
629mg
(18%)
Vitamin A
10IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1.5mg
(2%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1310mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 629mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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