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    Easy Kalua Pork - Hawaiian Shredded Pork in the Pressure Cooker

    Published: May 16, 2021 ยท Modified: May 17, 2023 by Audrey ยท This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Instant Pot Hawaiian Shredded Pork is a simplified version of Kalua Pork, the pit roasted pork served at luaus.

    This Hawaiian Shredded Pork recipe is a simplified version of Kalua Pork, the pit roasted pork served at luaus.ย All the wonderfully smoky pork flavor without the long wait.

    So, grab some leis and a pretty little drink with an umbrella and enjoy this recipe no matter what the weather is like outside.

    shredded pork with rice and cabbage on a plate and text overlay "Pressure cooker kalua pork"

    Just a few simple ingredients and a pressure cooker (or slow cooker) is all you need.

    Kalua Pork is traditionally served with cooked cabbage and rice. But, I like it with some Hawaiian Macaroni Salad, like this one from Pioneer Woman.

    You could also serve it as sliders, in pitas, with potato salad, cole slaw. steamed vegetables, or just about anything else you'd serve along with pulled pork.

    Ingredients for Kalua Pork

    • boneless pork shoulder roast (frugal tip: buy a bone in shoulder or butt, cut the meat off the bone in a few large pieces. then use the bone to make pork stock)
    • cooking oil (olive, canola, vegetable, etc.)
    • liquid smokeย (any flavor you prefer)
    • Hawaiian saltย (or sea salt or coarse Kosher salt)

    Kalua Pork in the Slow Cooker

    Long before I had a pressure cooker I used to make this in the slow cooker. For the slow cooker version just brown roast in a pan on the stove and throw everything in the slow cooker on low for 10 to 12 hours, or even a little longer.

    The meat is extra tender and juicy and extra flavorful thanks to the liquid smoke and salt.

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    shredded pork with rice and cabbage on a plate and text overlay "Pressure cooker kalua pork"

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    Ingredients
     

    • 4-5 pound boneless pork shoulder roast (cut in two pieces)
    • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
    • ยฝ cup water
    • 1 tablespoon hickory liquid smoke (or other liquid smoke flavor)
    • 2 teaspoons Hawaiian salt (or coarse Kosher salt)

    Instructions
     

    • Heat cooking oil in pressure cooker over medium high heat ("sautรฉ" for electric models). Brown the pork on all sides, 2-3 minutes a side.
    • Add water and liquid smoke to the cooking pot, scraping the bottom to release any yummy browned bits. Sprinkle the salt over the top of the pork.
    • Seal the pressure cooker and cook for 90 minutes at high pressure. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 20 minutes then release any remaining pressure.
    • Remove the meat from the pressure cooker and shred with two forks. Add some of the juices from the pot to the shredded meat and serve.

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    1. Hezzi-D

      May 16, 2021 at 1:24 pm

      Always looking for momre recipes for my Instant Pot! Can't wait to try this pork.

      Reply
    2. Lisa Kerhin

      May 17, 2021 at 6:04 am

      Such an easy recipe to make! I'll have to grab a pork roast the next time they go on sale

      Reply
    3. Inger @ Art of Natural Liivng

      May 18, 2021 at 12:11 pm

      Maybe this will finally get me to use my Instant Pot. Looks so tasty and unique!

      Reply

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