Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
605 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork
Description
This pulled pork recipe centers on pork shoulder cooked under pressure with cola and a mixture of BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and seasoning. The cola helps tenderize and add sweetness, while the combination of garlic and onion powders enhances savory notes. After pressure cooking, the pork is shredded and combined with more BBQ sauce for moistness and flavor.
The cooking method using an Instant Pot or pressure cooker reduces the traditionally long cooking time, producing tender, easily shredded pork. Alternatively, the slow cooker method applies, cooking the pork low and slow for 6 hours.
Serving the shredded pork on hamburger buns makes for a classic BBQ sandwich. Toppings such as mayonnaise, additional BBQ sauce, and coleslaw provide textural contrast and complementary flavors, rounding out the dish.
The notes advise pairing two types of BBQ sauce with different flavor profiles for deeper flavor. Cooking from frozen pork requires longer pressure cooking time to achieve tenderness. These tips optimize texture and taste outcomes.
Ingredients
- pork shoulder 3 pounds; cut into 4 large chunks
- 1 can Coca-Cola may sub dr pepper or root beer
- 2 ½ cups BBQ sauce see note
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 6 Hamburger Bun for serving
Instructions
Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
- Add pork to a lightly greased pressure cooker/instant pot. Pour coca cola over the pork.
- Stir together 2 cups bbq sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pour over pork.
- Place lid on the pressure cooker, sliding into the locked position. Set to pressure cook for 45 minutes. Do a natural release for 10 minutes, then turn valve to the vent position. Once float valve has dropped, remove lid.
- Use two forks to shred pork into small chunks. Use a slotted spoon to transfer pork to a bowl (discard liquid from pressure cooker) and stir remaining 1/2 cup bbq sauce with shredded pork.
- Serve pulled pork on hamburger buns. Optional sandwich toppings to take your pulled pork to the next level: mayo, extra bbq sauce, and cole slaw.
Slow Cooker
- Follow the instructions for preparation for Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, but to use a slow cooker, cover, and cook on low for 6 hours before shredding pork.
Notes
- For best flavor, use two types of BBQ sauce with contrasting profiles, such as sweet and smoky or sweet and spicy.
- If starting with frozen pork shoulder not yet cut, increase pressure cooking time to 1 hour and 20 minutes for tender meat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 605 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 605kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 89g | 30% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1551mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 843mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 60g | 120% |
| Vitamin A | 276IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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