Kalua Pork Instant Pot Recipes

INSTANT POT® KALUA PIG (QUICK HAWAIIAN PULLED PORK)

Steps:

• Set roast in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Rub liberally with Hawaiian sea salt and pierce the meat all over with a large fork or narrow knife. Drizzle with liquid smoke. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 120 minutes. Allow 15 to 30 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer roast to a plate.
• Separate the fat off the meat (if you like) and shred the meat lightly into a serving bowl with 2 forks.
• Remove the fat from the cooking liquid with a fat separator and drizzle the strained liquid over the meat.

INSTANT POT KALUA PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Pierce pork all over with a carving fork. Rub salt and liquid smoke over meat.
• Set your instant pot to "saute" and add olive oil to the bottom.
• Once it's heated up, saute pork roast on all sides for 2-3 minutes or until browned.
• Remove pork from the instant pot and set aside.
• Place trivet into the bottom of the instant pot and pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of your pot.
• Place your pork on the trivet, seal your lid, and set your pressure cook or manual button to 30 minutes.
• After 30 minutes, let the steam naturally release for 10 minutes before doing a quick release.
• Remove meat from slow cooker and shred with 2 forks, adding drippings as needed to moisten.
• Serve over rice, topped with your favorite veggies and teriyaki sauce.