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Whole30 Instant Pot Kalua Pig

Hawaiian-style pulled pork with just three ingredients. Smoky, tender, and incredibly easy.

Prep5 min
Cook90 min
Serves6

Ingredients

  • 4-5 lb pork butt or shoulder
  • 1 tbsp whole black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp coarse sea salt (or 4 strips of bacon)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp liquid smoke (Whole30 compatible)
  • Cabbage, shredded (optional)

Instructions

  1. Stir liquid smoke into the water and pour into the Instant Pot.
  2. Pierce the pork all over with a fork and rub with salt. Place pork in the pot.
  3. Add whole peppercorns on top.
  4. Secure lid, set valve to Sealing, and pressure cook on High for 90 minutes.
  5. Allow natural release for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Remove pork and shred with two forks. It should pull apart easily.
  7. Serve over shredded cabbage or cauliflower rice.
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