How to Make Instant Pot® Kalua Pig (Quick Hawaiian Pulled Pork) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Instant Pot® Kalua Pig, also known as Hawaiian Pulled Pork, is a quick and delicious dish that will transport you straight to the tropical flavors of Hawaii. Traditionally cooked in an underground oven called an imu, this dish is now easily made at home thanks to the convenience of the Instant Pot® pressure cooker.

With just a few simple ingredients and the help of your Instant Pot®, you can have tender and flavorful Kalua Pig ready to enjoy in a fraction of the time it would take to ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (5 pound) boneless pork loin roast
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Hawaiian sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    169 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 901mg
    • Protein: 22g
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 289mg