Instant Pot Pulled Pork

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 35 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    433 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Instant Pot Pulled Pork

This Instant Pot pulled pork is chunks of meat coated in spices, then pressure cooked to tender and juicy perfection and served with BBQ sauce. An easy way to get that classic pulled pork flavor with minimal effort!

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Ingredients

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For the spice rub

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional

For the pulled pork

  • 3 1/2 pounds pork shoulder cut into 3 or 4 pieces
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce divided use
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Instructions

For the spice rub

  1. Place all of the spice rub ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine.

For the pulled pork

  1. Turn the Instant Pot to Saute mode and add the oil the pot.
  2. Place the pieces of pork in the pot in a single layer; you may need to work in batches.
  3. Cook the pork for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove the pork from the pot and turn off Saute mode.
  4. Sprinkle the spice rub all over the pork pieces.
  5. Place 3/4 cup of chicken broth and 1 cup of BBQ sauce in the Instant Pot; whisk to combine.
  6. Return the pork pieces to the pot. Seal the pot and set to manual high pressure for 60 minutes.
  7. After the cooking time has finished, let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then manually release the pressure.
  8. Remove the top of the pot. Remove the pork from the pot and use two forks to shred the meat. Mix the remaining cup of BBQ sauce into the shredded pork, then serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 433kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 769mg (32%) Potassium 761mg (22%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 36g (72%) Vitamin A 752IU (15%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 433 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 433kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 769mg 32%
Potassium 761mg 16%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 36g 72%
Vitamin A 752IU 15%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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