Instant Pot Pork Butt (Pulled Pork)

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Instant Pot Preheat & Natural Release Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 35 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings (3 pounds)

  • Calories

    301 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Instant Pot Pork Butt (Pulled Pork)

Break out your Instant Pot to make quick work of that pork butt and you’ll be enjoying tender, flavorful pulled pork in less than 2 hours (including prep and cook time!).

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3-3 ½ pounds Pork butt (cut into 4 large chunks) 
  • 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon onion powder
  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • ½ tablespoon oregano
  • ½ cup chicken or beef stock
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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Instructions

  1. Add all of the seasonings (salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano) to a bowl and stir to combine.
  2. Drizzle vegetable or olive oil over each pork butt chunk, making sure to coat the exterior evenly so the seasonings stick.
  3. Sprinkle the seasoning all over each pork butt chunk, making sure to coat the exterior evenly. You should use all of the seasonings.
  4. Add the seasoned pork butt chunks to the Instant Pot, then add the chicken (or beef) stock and apple cider vinegar. 
  5. Put the lid on and set your Instant Pot to High Pressure for 60 minutes (I also select the Keep Warm setting). The Instant Pot will take around 10-12 minutes to come to pressure and start cooking. 
  6. When the pork butt has finished cooking, let the pressure naturally release. If you opt for a quick release, I can’t promise the meat will be as tender as this rapid air expulsion tends to dry meat out. This will take around 20 minutes. The steam release valve will fall when the pressure has naturally dissipated.
  7. Transfer the cooked pork to a large bowl and use two forks to shred it into smaller pieces.
  8. I like to add some of the liquid remaining in the Instant Pot back to the shredded meat to keep it juicy - 2-3 tablespoons - and then save the rest of the liquid for another use.
  9. Use the shredded pork butt for tacos, sandwiches, and more! The flavor is neutral enough for many different applications, plus you can add hot sauce or barbecue sauce to take it to another level. 
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Notes

  • While the Instant Pot Pork Butt is cooking, prep some sides! I highly recommend pairing with this Jalapeno-Popper Inspired Creamed Kale or this crunchy Top Ramen Noodle Salad.
  • While the Instant Pot Pork Butt is cooking, prep some sides! I highly recommend pairing with this Jalapeno-Popper Inspired Creamed Kale or this crunchy Top Ramen Noodle Salad.
  • *Nutrition information was calculated with an online nutrition calculator and should be considered estimates.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 301kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 120mg (40%) Sodium 589mg (25%) Potassium 739mg (21%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.4g (1%) Vitamin A 446IU (9%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings (3 pounds)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 301 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 301kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 120mg 40%
Sodium 589mg 25%
Potassium 739mg 16%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.4g 1%
Vitamin A 446IU 9%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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