Kalua Pork

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:06:30 GMT

Step 1

1.) Cut 1.5 lbs of pork loin into 1.5 in cubes.

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2.) Using the point of your knife cut a small incision into each cube and insert a whole

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Garlic clove each time.

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3.) Season all sides of your studded pork cubes with salt and pepper. Make sure to evenly coat each side. Season from

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high above the meat for an even spread.

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4.) Turn Instant Pot to the sauté function and allow it to heat up. Once it tells you it’s hot add 1 tbsp of olive oil.

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5.) Sear each pork cube about 2 min each side until you get a nice golden brown char. Remove them from the pan and set aside in a bowl. They are not throughly cooked just yet!

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6.) Add 1 cup of chicken broth and using a wooden spatula or spoon gently scrap the bits deglazing the instant pot pan.

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7.) Add pork back into the pot once all the bits have been scraped off. Add more chicken broth so that your pork is just barely submerged.

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8.) Add 1 tbsp of liquid smoke.

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9.) Switch the setting on the instant pot from sauté to pressure cook. Close the lid securely and cook on high pressure for 11-12 min.

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10.) Allow the pressure to release naturally for about 20 min before manually removing the rest and then taking the lid off.

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11.) Using two forks, shred up your pork. It will literally fall apart. Allow it to sit in the juices while cooling and before storing.

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12.)Serve over white rice and garnish with chopped green onion.

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