Instant Pot® Kalua Pig (Quick Hawaiian Pulled Pork)
Description
If you're in the mood for kalua pig but don't have a lot of time, use your Instant Pot® for flavorful and moist pulled pork, ready in a fraction of the time.
Ingredients
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1 (5 pound) boneless pork loin roast
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1 1/2 tablespoons Hawaiian sea salt
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1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
Directions
1
Set roast in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Rub liberally with Hawaiian sea salt and pierce the meat all over with a large fork or narrow knife. Drizzle with liquid smoke. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 120 minutes. Allow 15 to 30 minutes for pressure to build.
2
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer roast to a plate.
3
Separate the fat off the meat (if you like) and shred the meat lightly into a serving bowl with 2 forks.
4
Remove the fat from the cooking liquid with a fat separator and drizzle the strained liquid over the meat.