Instant Pot Pulled Pork
Incredibly tender and juicy pulled pork infused with smoky barbecue flavors made in a fraction of the traditional slow cooker time. It is perfect for sandwiches, tacos, or serving alongside coleslaw at your next gathering.
Smoky and tender pulled pork made in the Instant Pot in under 90 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
Main
Sauce
Liquid
Spices
Aromatics
Instructions
Season the Pork
Combine the smoked paprika, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl. Rub this spice mixture all over the pork shoulder chunks until evenly coated.
Saute for a Crust
Set the Instant Pot to Saute mode and add a drizzle of oil. Sear the pork chunks in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
Deglaze and Pressure Cook
Add the sliced onion to the pot and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the apple cider vinegar and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Add the pork back in and pour the barbecue sauce over the top. Secure the lid and cook on High Pressure for 60 minutes, then natural release for 15 minutes.
Shred and Finish
Remove the pork from the pot and shred it using two forks or bear claw shredders. Skim excess fat from the cooking liquid and stir some liquid back into the pork. Toss with additional barbecue sauce if desired.
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