Instant Pot® Kalua Pig (Quick Hawaiian Pulled Pork)

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I wondered if kalua pig could be done in a fraction of the time using the Instant Pot® instead of a slow cooker, and what do you know? It yields succulent, fall-apart, flavorful meat every single time, with almost zero effort. Even with a drier cut like pork loin, which my family prefers as a lower-fat option, it comes out great. This is maybe the simplest recipe I've ever made, and the family raves continuously. Thanks again to Kikukat for the basic idea. Serve with traditional Hawaiian sides or your favorite barbecue sauce.

Submitted by Joseph M De Vries
Published on January 13, 2020
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
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 (5 pound) boneless pork loin roast

  • 1 ½ tablespoons Hawaiian sea salt

  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Separate the fat off the meat (if you like) and shred the meat lightly into a serving bowl with 2 forks.

  4. Remove the fat from the cooking liquid with a fat separator and drizzle the strained liquid over the meat.

Cook's Note:

You can use a pork loin roast or pork shoulder for this recipe with a weight between 4 and 6 lbs.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

169 Calories
8g Fat
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 169
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 901mg 39%
Protein 22g 44%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 289mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.