Instant Pot Kalua Pork Roast Recipes

INSTANT POT ROAST PORK

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine salt and pepper and stir to combine.
• Rub pork roast with the salt mixture on all sides.
• Select the Sauté button to heat the Instant Pot. When "Hot" is displayed, add the olive oil.
• Add the seasoned pork roast and sear on all sides, approximately 4 minutes per side.
• When roast has been seared on all sides, press Cancel and remove roast from the Instant Pot. Place on a plate and set aside.
• Add the broth or water and the garlic powder to the Instant Pot, scraping any bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
• Place the trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Lay the roast on top of the trivet and arrange the onions around.
• Cover pot, lock on the lid, and set the steam release valve to Sealing.
• Select the Meat/Stew or Pressure Cook button and set the cook time to 30 minutes.
• When the cooking cycle has finished, allow the pot to sit for 10 minutes, and then do a quick release by moving the valve to Venting.
• To crisp the crust, preheat oven to 425˚F while the roast is resting.
• Remove the pork to a sheet pan or roasting pan if using crisping method. Place in preheated oven and cook for 10 minutes.
• Remove the pork to a cutting board.
• Carve the roast into 1/2" slices.

INSTANT POT® KALUA PIG (QUICK HAWAIIAN PULLED PORK)

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• Separate the fat off the meat (if you like) and shred the meat lightly into a serving bowl with 2 forks.
• Remove the fat from the cooking liquid with a fat separator and drizzle the strained liquid over the meat.

3-INGREDIENT KALUA PORK (INSTANT POT OR OVEN)

Steps:

• Cut the pork butt into 3 pieces:
• Press the "saute" button on the Instant Pot. When the pot is hot, add a little oil and brown the pork pieces on all sides. Remove pork onto a plate and turn off the Instant Pot.
• Add the water to the Instant Pot. Stir to scrape up all the brown bits (that's the good stuff!) on the bottom of the pot.
• Add the liquid smoke and sea salt, and stir to mix.
• Place the pork pieces back into the Instant Pot. Cover and select the 'High-Pressure." Cook for 90 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally. This is what the Kalua Pork looks like right after it's finished cooking:
• Remove the pork to a bowl. Pour the remaining pork drippings/juice into another bowl.
• Shred the pork, and add back as much juice as you'd like to keep it moist and tender. Traditional way is to shred the Kalua Pork super find, but people like to keep chunkier pieces of pork. Either way is delicious.
• Serve hot! With a bowl of rice ^_^

INSTANT POT PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Trim the roast to remove skin and top fat. Pat dry.
• Mix the dry rub ingredients in a small bowl. Rub the seasonings all over the pork, coating well.
• Turn on saute mode on the Instant Pot . Add the cooking oil to the pot. When hot, add the pork roast and brown on both sides (if possible). Turn off the Instant Pot and remove the roast.
• Add the broth and whisk any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Place the trivet into the pot and lay the pork roast on top of the trivet.
• Cover the pot, lock on the lid, and make sure the valve is set to sealing. Press the pressure cook button and set the cook time to 45 minutes.
• When the cooking cycle is finished, allow the pot to depressurize naturally for 10-15 minutes, then move the valve to venting to release the remaining pressure.
• To make the gravy, first skim excess oil from the top of the broth in the Instant Pot. Make a cornstarch slurry by adding the cornstarch to cold water. Turn on saute mode. When the liquid is boiling, add the cornstarch and whisk until thickened.
• Slice the roast and serve with your favorite side dish.

INSTANT POT PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Brown Pork Butt: Heat up Instant Pot by using "Sauté More" function. Wait until the indicator says "HOT". Generously season pork butt with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Add 1 tbsp (15ml) grapeseed oil in Instant Pot. Make sure to coat the oil well over the whole bottom of the pot. Add in seasoned pork butt, then let it brown for exactly 5 minutes on each side. You don't need to constantly flip the meat. When pork butt is nice and browned, remove and set aside to rest for 5 minutes on a chopping board.
• Sauté Mushrooms: Add 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter in Instant Pot. Add in chopped cremini mushrooms. Season with a pinch of kosher salt and ground black pepper. Stir to evenly coat the mushrooms with butter. Mushrooms will start releasing their moisture. Let the moisture evaporate, then stir occasionally until mushrooms are slightly crisped and browned. Amy + Jacky's Tip: This step takes roughly 7 to 12 minutes, but it'll greatly enhance the gravy's flavors.
• Cut Pork Butt: While the mushrooms are sautéing in Instant Pot, cut the pork butt into 0.5" thick slices.
• Sauté Garlic & Carrots: Add in minced garlic, then sauté until fragrant (~20 seconds). Add in carrots and 2 bay leaves, then sauté for another 2 minutes.
• Deglaze Instant Pot: Pour a dash of Balsamic vinegar, then fully deglaze by scrubbing all the flavorful brown bits off the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Mix in 1 cup (250ml) unsalted chicken stock and 2 tbsp (30ml) regular soy sauce.
• Pressure Cook Pork Roast: Add in sliced pork butt with all the meat juice. Layer potato chunks on top. With Venting Knob in Venting Position, close the lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 5 minutes, then Natural Release for 10 minutes. Open the lid carefully.
• Make Gravy: Place sliced pork, carrots, and potatoes on a large serving plate. Taste the gravy and season with more salt if necessary. Mix 2 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water, then stir the mixture into the gravy one third at a time until desired thickness. Put the sliced pork, carrots, and potatoes back into the gravy, then mix gently to coat them with the gravy.
• Serve: Serve the flavorful pork roast with your favorite side dishes or eat it as a meal. Enjoy~ :)

INSTANT POT KALUA PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Pierce pork all over with a carving fork. Rub salt and liquid smoke over meat.
• Set your instant pot to "saute" and add olive oil to the bottom.
• Once it's heated up, saute pork roast on all sides for 2-3 minutes or until browned.
• Remove pork from the instant pot and set aside.
• Place trivet into the bottom of the instant pot and pour 1 cup of water into the bottom of your pot.
• Place your pork on the trivet, seal your lid, and set your pressure cook or manual button to 30 minutes.
• After 30 minutes, let the steam naturally release for 10 minutes before doing a quick release.
• Remove meat from slow cooker and shred with 2 forks, adding drippings as needed to moisten.
• Serve over rice, topped with your favorite veggies and teriyaki sauce.