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Instant Pot Kalua Pork

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.

Prep Time
6 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 6 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 273 kcal
Course: Main Course , Snacks , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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! :)

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

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

% 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.