Instant Pot Kalua Pig - Traditional Hawaiian Dish in 90 minutes
Experience the flavors of Hawaii in your own kitchen with this easy and delicious recipe for Kalua Pig made in an Instant Pot. This recipe serves 6-8 people and will take you about 2 hours and 15 minutes, including the pressure release time. Traditional Kalua Pig is cooked underground in an imu (an underground oven), but this recipe uses the convenience of an Instant Pot to achieve the same tender and smoky flavor in a fraction of the time. Serve with steamed white rice and Hawaiian macaroni salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients:
- 4 lb boneless pork butt or shoulder
- 2 tbsp Hawaiian sea salt
- 2 tsp liquid smoke
Directions:
- Rub the pork with Hawaiian sea salt and liquid smoke.
- Place the pork in the Instant Pot and add enough water to cover the bottom of the pot.
- Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual for 90 minutes.
- Allow for a natural pressure release for 15 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
- Remove the pork from the Instant Pot and shred with two forks.
- Serve with steamed white rice and Hawaiian macaroni salad.
Traditionally, Kalua Pig is slow-cooked in an underground oven or imu, using hot rocks and banana leaves to infuse the meat with smoky flavor. This recipe uses an Instant Pot to achieve the same delicious flavor without using ti leaves.
Enjoy your delicious and easy Instant Pot Kalua Pig, a traditional Hawaiian dish made easy!
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