Hawaiian Pulled Pork: Instant Pot® Kalua Pig Recipe

Step 1

Place the roast snugly in a versatile pressure cooker, like the Instant Pot®. Give it a generous massage with Hawaiian sea salt and create tiny holes all over using a fork or a slim knife. Sprinkle some liquid smoke over the meat. Seal the lid securely. Opt for high pressure as per the appliance's advice; set the timer for 120 minutes. Give it some time, around 15 to 30 minutes, to build up pressure.

Step 2

When ready, release the pressure naturally following the manufacturer's guidelines, for approximately 15 minutes. Unlock the lid and carefully take out the roast, placing it on a plate.

Step 3

If desired, skim off any excess fat from the meat and gently shred it using two forks into a lovely serving bowl.

Step 4

Use a fat separator to remove the fat from the cooking liquid, then drizzle the strained liquid over the shredded meat for an extra burst of flavor.