Kalua-Style Pork Pressure Cooker Recipe

Kalua-Style Pork Pressure Cooker Recipe

Ingredients

Serves: 6

Pressure Level: HIGH

Release: NATURAL

Time: 1½ HOURS

• 1 tablespoon green tea leaves (about 2 bags)
• salt and pepper
• 1 (4-pound) boneless pork butt roast
• 2 cups water
• ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
• 2 cups pineapple, cut into ¼-inch pieces
• 3 scallions, sliced thin
• ½ jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
• 4 teaspoons lime juice

Method

1. Combine tea leaves, 2 teaspoons salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper, then rub mixture evenly over pork
2. Combine water and liquid smoke in pressure-cooker pot and add spice-rubbed pork

HIGH PRESSURE FOR 1½ HOURS:

1. Lock pressure-cooker lid in place and bring to high pressure over medium-high heat
2. As soon as pot reaches high pressure, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 1½ hours, adjusting heat as needed to maintain high pressure

NATURALLY RELEASE PRESSURE:

1. Remove pot from heat and allow pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes
2. Quick release any remaining pressure, then carefully remove lid, allowing steam to escape away from you
3. Before Serving:
4. Transfer pork to carving board, tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for 15 minutes; discard braising liquid
5. Combine pineapple, scallions, jalapeno, and lime juice in bowl and mash gently with potato masher to break down some of the pineapple
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste
7. Slice pork into ½-inch-thick pieces and serve with pineapple salsa

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