Instant Pot Kalua Pork

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    373 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Instant Pot Kalua Pork

Instant Pot Kalua Pork is a sweet and savory meal that is filled with flavor and easy to prepare. Made in the pressure cooker with just 4 budget-friendly ingredients.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 lbs pork shoulder
  • 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice or water
  • 1 tablespoon pink Himalayan salt
  • 2 tablespoons of liquid smoke
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks drained and chopped - optional
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Instructions

  1. Add pineapple juice or water and liquid smoke to the Instant Pot.
  2. Cut the pork shoulder into smaller pieces (about 6) and add 3 of them to the pressure cooker. Sprinkle half of the pink Himalayan salt on top. Add the rest of the pieces and sprinkle the remaining salt.
  3. Close and lock the lid and cook on High Pressure for 70 minutes, followed by Natural Pressure Release.
  4. Open once the cooking is done, transfer pork to a large bowl, shred with two forks and add some of the cooking liquid to keep it moist.
  5. If desired, mix in some chopped pineapple chunks.
  6. Arrange on buns and serve with coleslaw.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 373kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 139mg (46%) Sodium 1031mg (43%) Potassium 852mg (24%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 50IU (1%) Vitamin C 12.7mg (14%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 2.9mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 373 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 373kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 139mg 46%
Sodium 1031mg 43%
Potassium 852mg 18%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 50IU 1%
Vitamin C 12.7mg 14%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 2.9mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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