Instant Pot Kalua Pig
- 3-4 pounds boneless pork butt, cut into 3 equal pieces
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon Hawaiian salt
- 1 cup water
Instant Pot Kalua Pig
Published in the Hawaiian Electric's 2021 United Way Cookbook.
Recipe compliments of Shayna Decker, Communications, Government Relations - Maui County.
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Pierce pork pieces on all sides with a fork.
- Season all sides with liquid smoke then with the salt.
- Add water and pork to the Instant Pot.
- Cover and turn on the Instant Pot on Pressure Cook.
- Set time for 90 minutes.
- When time is up, let the pressure naturally release until release button pops up.
- Shred pork with a fork while in Instant Pot as it soaks up juices.
Serves 8.
Alternative: After pork is shredded, leave Instant Pot on Warm and add chopped cabbage for a few minutes until cabbage is wilted for kalua pig and cabbage.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving (based on 3 pounds pork):
250 calories, 15 g fat, 5 g saturated fat, 90 mg cholesterol, 800 mg sodium, 0 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 26 g protein
Review
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THE best recipe for kalua pig I've ever made. Follow the recipe exactly. It will come out just perfect. I was wondering whether I would need more liquid smoke than specified. Nope. It was just the right amount. Had I added more, I would've ruined the taste.
by ANONYMOUS on 3/24/2023
