Easy Instant Pot Kalua Pork Recipe

This Instant Pot Kalua Pork Recipe is so great for dinner! Made with simple ingredients and big flavor, this is great for a weeknight meal!

What is Kalua Pork?

Kalua Pork is a traditional Hawaiian dish, made with pork shoulder that has been smoked and cooked in an underground oven called an imu. The result is juicy, tender, smoky pork that has the flavor of kalua, which comes from the addition of sea salt.

This Instant Pot Kalua Pork Recipe is a great way to get the same great flavor without having to dig an imu! The Instant Pot makes it so much easier, and you’ll have a delicious dinner in just over an hour.

This recipe starts with a pork shoulder roast that is rubbed with seasonings before being cooked in the Instant Pot. Once it is finished cooking, the pork is shredded and served with a side of rice. The result is a flavorful, juicy dish that the whole family will love!

No matter what type of meal you’re looking for, this Instant Pot Kalua Pork Recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone in your house. With its easy preparation and big flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite.

When is a good time to serve this Kalua Pork recipe?

This Instant Pot Kalua Pork Recipe is perfect for any occasion! It’s great for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or even special occasions. Serve it with steamed rice and a side of fruits and vegetables to make a complete meal everyone will love.

You can also use the leftovers in tacos, burritos, or salads. It’s a great way to make your meals stretch further and save time during the week.

What are some helpful tips for making Instant Pot Kalua pork?

Make sure to use a fatty cut of pork shoulder for the best flavor and texture. Trim off any excess fat before cooking, and make sure that the pork is fully-cooked before serving.

To shred the pork once it’s finished cooking, you can either use two forks or an electric mixer. Finally, don’t forget to season the pork with seasonings before cooking for maximum flavor!

What ingredients do you need for Instant Pot Kalua Pork?

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 lb pork butt, whole roast, bone out
• 2 tablespoons liquid smoke, mesquite, or any flavor cooking liquid
• 1 teaspoon salt, coarse kosher
• 2/3 cup of water 

What can you serve with Instant Pot Kalua Pork?

This will be one of your favorite instant pot recipes as the tender pork makes for such a great recipe. This Hawaiian pork is so good with a side of white rice and hawaiian rolls.

You can also serve this with fresh pineapple, cauliflower rice or pasta salad. The tender meat from the boneless pork shoulder cooks in a fraction of the time compared to the traditional way.

The salty flavor of the cooked pork makes this my favorite recipe for a special occasion or just a main dish. It’s a great inexpensive cut of meat that is good for the entire family.

This traditional hawaiian kalua pork has extra flavor because of the pressure cooking instant pot®. It’s a great piece of pork with smoky flavor. The electric pressure cooker helps to make this kalua pork such a perfect recipe.

What are some other delicious Instant Pot Recipes to try for dinner?

• Easy Instant Pot Short Ribs
• Easy Instant Pot Gnocchi Soup
• Easy Weeknight Instant Pot Taco Spaghetti
• Flavorful Vegetarian Instant Pot Gumbo Recipe
• Instant Pot Whole Roasted Chicken Recipe
• Easy Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Pizza
• Easy Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Yield: 5-7 servings

Easy Instant Pot Kalua Pork Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

This delicious Instant Pot Kalua Pork recipe is great for weeknight dinners!

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 lb pork butt, whole roast, bone out
• 2 tablespoons liquid smoke, mesquite, or any flavor
• 1 teaspoon salt, coarse kosher
• 2/3 cup of water

Instructions

1. Set your instant pot to sauté and add the oil. 
2. Once the instant pot gets hot, place the pork whole into the instant pot. Sear all the sides of the pork for 3-5 minutes each side. 
3. Once seared. Remove the pork and set aside. Add the water and cancel the instant pot setting. Using a wooden spatula, scrape any seared meat remnants to prevent a burn notice. 
4. Add the liquid smoke and return the pork to the instant pot. Salt the top of the pork.
5. Seal the lid and pressure valve. Set the instant pot to 90 minutes on high pressure. 
6. Once finished, let the instant pot release pressure for 15 minutes then manually release. 
7. Remove the pork from the instant pot onto a cutting board. Using some forks, shredded the pork. 
8. Serve pork with steamed rice and peppers and pineapple or for gluten-free dinner nix the rice. 

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 650Total Fat 47gSaturated Fat 16gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 27gCholesterol 195mgSodium 514mgCarbohydrates 0gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 52g

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