Instant Pot Pulled Pork
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5.0
54 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
767 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Pulled Pork
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This Instant Pot Pulled Pork is incredibly tender and full of flavor from barbecue sauce, beer, and spices. I pressure cook it until it’s easy to shred, then serve it on sesame seed buns with coleslaw. It’s perfect for potlucks, backyard birthdays, or anytime I'm craving something hearty and easy to share.
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Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs. boneless pork shoulder cut into 3-4 pieces
Sauce for Pressure Cooking:
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
- 1 1/2 cups beer of choice Coke, Dr. Pepper or water/ beef broth
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder use more for a spicier pulled pork
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
After Pressure Cooking:
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 leftover cooking sauce
Serving:
- coleslaw
- 6 sesame seed buns
Instructions
- Combine all the "Sauce" ingredients in a large bowl and stir well to fully combine.
- Add the pork pieces to the Instant Pot and pour the sauce on top of them.
- Lock the lid, and make sure the valve points to seal. Select High Pressure and cook for 60 minutes. When the pork is done the cooking and you hear the beeping sound, do a 10-20 min natural pressure release. Release manually the remaining pressure and carefully remove the lid.
- Gently remove the pork from the pressure cooker, add it to a large, dip dish and shred it using two forks.
- Strain the cooking liquid and reserve about 2 cups.
- Select Sauté and add the shredded pork back to the cooking pot, add the remaining 1 cup of barbecue sauce and ½ cup of the cooking liquid. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer, stirring and tossing frequently. If needed add another ½ cup of cooking liquid.
- Serve pulled pork immediately on buns, if desired top with coleslaw and more barbecue sauce.
- Store in the refrigerator the remaining 1 cup of cooking liquid, you can use it to reheat the pulled pork, in case it needs more liquid.
- Store pulled pork in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Notes
- One little trick I’ve picked up over time when making pulled pork in the Instant Pot, is browning the meat first. It’s not something you have to do, but taking a few minutes to sear each piece in a bit of olive oil right in the Instant Pot adds so much flavor. The outside gets a nice golden crust, and it makes the pork taste even better.
- Cooking time depends on your Instant Pot and how many pieces of pork you’re working with. I always check if it’s tender enough to shred, and later in the post I break down the timing based on how the pork is cut.
- I go with a honey-based or bourbon barbecue sauce. The bourbon one has become my favorite lately.
- I don’t use water when cooking pork. Beer gives the sauce a deeper flavor, and I usually go for Yuengling’s.
- I always save some of the cooking liquid. When I store the pork in the fridge, I spoon a little on top to keep it juicy.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0g
Calories
767kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
105g
(35%)
Protein
56g
(112%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
136mg
(45%)
Sodium
1827mg
(76%)
Potassium
1510mg
(43%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
72g
(144%)
Vitamin A
585IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
2.1mg
(2%)
Calcium
188mg
(19%)
Iron
5.5mg
(31%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 767 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 767kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 105g | 35% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1827mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 1510mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 72g | 144% |
| Vitamin A | 585IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 19% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 31% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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