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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!).
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
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Add all of the seasonings (salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano) to a bowl and stir to combine.
- Drizzle vegetable or olive oil over each pork butt chunk, making sure to coat the exterior evenly so the seasonings stick.
- Sprinkle the seasoning all over each pork butt chunk, making sure to coat the exterior evenly. You should use all of the seasonings.
- Add the seasoned pork butt chunks to the Instant Pot, then add the chicken (or beef) stock and apple cider vinegar.
- 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.
- 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.
- Transfer the cooked pork to a large bowl and use two forks to shred it into smaller pieces.
- 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.
- 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
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
% 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.