Easy Instant Pot Pulled Pork
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Inactive time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
274 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Instant Pot Pulled Pork
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Get that slow-smoked taste in a fraction of the time with this Instant Pot pulled pork recipe! It's so tender and juicy, perfectly seasoned, and makes amazing sandwiches.
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Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds boneless pork shoulder
- 2 tablespoons (packed) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
- salt & pepper to taste
- coleslaw for serving (click the link for my recipe)
- Buns for serving
- BBQ sauce for serving
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Instructions
- Cut your pork shoulder into 6 roughly equal pieces. Add them to a baking sheet or large plate so you don't make a mess when applying the rub.
- Combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder in a small bowl. This is your spice rub.
- Using your hands, coat the pork pieces in the spice rub as evenly as possible.
- Add the olive oil to your Instant Pot and press the sauté button. Once the oil is hot, sear your pork on all sides for 5 minutes per batch (do 2 batches). Once seared, transfer the pork to a plate.
- Add the chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke to your Instant Pot. Use a wooden spoon to ensure that any brown bits that stuck on are released from the bottom of the pot (important to avoid a burn warning). Add the pork back in.
- Close the Instant Pot's lid, set the valve on "sealing", and cook on high pressure for 60 minutes. It will take 10-15 minutes for it to get up to pressure.
- Once the countdown has finished, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick pressure release. Take the pork out of the Instant Pot once it has depressurized. Add it to a large bowl and shred it with 2 forks.
- There will be a fair amount of juices left in the Instant Pot. I like to ladle some onto the shredded pork to moisten it and add some extra flavor (for leftovers especially). You could always boil it down or reserve it for another use if you wish.
- Season the pork with salt & pepper as needed. Serve as desired (my favorite way is on a bun with BBQ sauce and coleslaw). Enjoy!
Notes
- Cooking technique adapted from the Food Network.
- This recipe is also based on my Crockpot pulled pork sandwiches. If you wish to do this in a slow cooker, I suggest following that recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
303mg
(13%)
Potassium
755mg
(22%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
733IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 303mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 755mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 733IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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9 reviews
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