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Instant Pot Pulled Pork

Juicy, succulent heaps of pulled pork piled on a bun or plate is the ultimate meal for a summer picnic or potluck!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 370 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ to 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast
  • 3 tablespoons pork rub or use rub recipe below
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 can root beer or Dr. Pepper or cola
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce or to taste

Instructions

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  1. Cut pork into large cubes, about 4" each and season with pork rub.
  2. Turn Instant Pot onto sear and add oil. Brown pork in batches until browned (or in a pan).
  3. Add water to the bottom of the Instant Pot and be sure to scrape all of the brown bits off (to avoid a burn notice). Add root beer and garlic.
  4. Add pork and cook on high pressure for 45 minutes (according to your product manual). Natural release for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove the pork from the Instant Pot and using two forks, shred the meat. Add ¼ cup juices from the Instant Pot (discard remaining juices). Stir in BBQ sauce.
  6. Serve on toasted rolls with coleslaw.

Notes

  • Leftover pulled pork can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. 
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon each salt, black pepper

Nutrition Information

Calories 370 (19%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 108mg (36%) Sodium 817mg (34%) Potassium 688mg (20%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 691IU (14%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 370

% Daily Value*

Calories 370 19%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 817mg 34%
Potassium 688mg 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 691IU 14%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

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