Kalua Pork is a traditional Hawaiian dish of slow-cooked pork shoulder that is fall-off-the-bone tender. It’s perfect served over rice or in sliders or tacos. This Instant Pot Version is much quicker and easier to make than the traditional whole pig roast in a pit!
Course Main Course, Main Dish Recipes
Cuisine Hawaiian
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 1 hourhour30 minutesminutes
Time to build and relese pressure 20 minutesminutes
Servings 6people
Calories 341kcal
Author Robin Donovan
Ingredients
2tablespoonsolive oil
3poundspork butt or pork shoulderboneless
2tablespoonsliquid smoke
1teaspoonkosher salt or Hawaiian salt
2/3cupwater
Instructions
Set the Instant Pot to sauté and add the oil.
Once the Instant Pot gets hot, place the pork into the Instant Pot. Sear all the sides of the pork until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Once seared, remove the pork and set aside.
Add the water to the pot and turn the Instant Pot off. Using a wooden spatula, scrape any seared meat remnants to prevent a burn notice.
Add the liquid smoke and return the pork to the Instant Pot. Salt the top of the pork.
Seal the lid and pressure valve. Pressure cook on high pressure for 90 minutes.
When the pork is finished cooking, let the Instant Pot release pressure naturally for 15 minutes then quick release any remaining pressure.
Remove the pork from the Instant Pot onto a cutting board and let it rest for at least 10 minutes.
Using two forks, shredd the pork.
Serve immediately or let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
You can store Kalua Pork in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.