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Kālua Pork Recipe In Pressure Cooker

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Description

Kālua pork is a traditional Hawaiian dish made of pork shoulder that’s been cooked in an underground oven. It’s usually served with white rice and macaroni salad, and is an essential dish at Hawaiian luaus. This version is a simplified one, made in a pressure cooker. The end result is a tender, juicy pork that’s infused with smoky flavor.

Ingredients

  • 4 lb. pork shoulder
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Remove the skin and fat from the pork shoulder. Cut the meat into 2-3 inch cubes.
  2. Sprinkle the sea salt over the pork cubes and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the liquid smoke, soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons of water.
  4. Add the pork cubes to the pressure cooker. Pour the liquid smoke mixture over the pork cubes.
  5. Close the lid and seal the pressure cooker. Cook on high pressure for 45 minutes.
  6. Release the pressure, open the lid, and serve the kālua pork with rice and macaroni salad.

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker
  • Knife
  • Small bowl

Notes

The pork shoulder can be replaced with chicken thighs if desired. The cooking time may vary depending on the size of the pork cubes, so adjust accordingly. Be sure to follow all safety instructions when using a pressure cooker.

Nutrition

One serving of kālua pork (4 ounces) contains approximately 220 calories, 12 grams of fat, 13 grams of protein, and 0 grams of carbohydrates. It is a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins.


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