Kalua Pork Cabbage Recipes That Are Hearty

If you’re looking for a simple yet delicious dish to impress your family or friends, you can’t go wrong with Kalua Pork made in an Instant Pot! This dish brings the savory flavors of traditional Hawaiian cuisine right to your kitchen with minimal effort. Let’s dive into the recipe and see how you can create this mouthwatering meal!

Kalua Pork

This Instant Pot Kalua Pork recipe is easy to follow and yields succulent, tender pork that’s infused with smoky, savory goodness.

Ingredients

4 to 5 pounds of pork shoulder (or pork butt)
2 tablespoons sea salt
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup water

Instructions

Start by preparing the pork. Pat it dry with paper towels, then rub the sea salt evenly over the surface of the pork.
Drizzle the liquid smoke over the pork, making sure it’s well-coated. You can use more or less depending on your preference for smokiness.
Sprinkle the garlic powder and black pepper on the pork, and rub it in gently to ensure even seasoning.
Set the Instant Pot to the ‘Sauté’ function. Once it’s heated, place the pork inside and sear it on all sides until it’s browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. You may have to do this in batches if your pork is too large.
Once browned, remove the pork from the Instant Pot and set it aside. Pour in the water to deglaze the pot, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom.
Return the pork to the pot, ensuring that it’s submerged in the liquid. Close the lid, seal the valve, and select the ‘Manual’ function. Cook on high pressure for 60 minutes.
After the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for about 15 minutes before performing a quick release for any remaining pressure.
Carefully remove the pork from the pot and shred it using two forks. It should fall apart easily!
Serve the shredded pork with your favorite sides or in a sandwich. Enjoy your delicious homemade Kalua Pork!

This recipe is perfect for gatherings, meal prep, or simply treating yourself to something special. Pair it with rice, coleslaw, or enjoy it on its own. Happy cooking!