KETO INSTANT POT RECIPE: Ka ̄lua Pork

Does dinner get any easier than a recipe with just three ingredients? This dish was inspired by my time in Hawaii—my family lived on Oahu for nine years, and I absolutely fell in love with the local flavors and culture while I was there. This is a straight-up protein feast with 0 net carbs—I like to pair the smoky pork with lettuce wraps, red cabbage, or a quick sauté of baby spinach. No matter how you serve it, be sure to drizzle the shredded pork with the ka-lua cooking liquid—it’s full of flavor!

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Serves: 6

Active prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 1 hour 5 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS

  • 4 pounds boneless pork butt roast

  • 4 teaspoons fine Himalayan pink salt

  • 2 tablespoons liquid smoke

DIRECTIONS

1. Rub the entire pork roast with the pink salt. Let sit 5 minutes. Pour 1cup water into the Instant Pot. Place the pork roast into the pot and sprinkle with the liquid smoke.

2. Secure the lid on the pot and close the pressure-release valve. Set the pot to HIGH pressure for 65 minutes. At the end of the cooking time, use a natural release to depressurize.

3. Transfer the pork to a cutting board or serving platter. Use two forks to shred the pork. Ladle a small amount of the cooking liquid over the pork right before serving.

Per serving: Calories: 360 • Total Fat: 11 g • Protein: 61 g • Total Carbs: 0 g • Fiber: 0 g • Erythritol: 0 g • Net Carbs: 0 g

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Ketogenic Food Blogger, Ketogenic Mommy Blogger, Low Carb Food Blogger, Low Carb Mommy BloggerJen FischProtein, Instant Pot, Pork