Ever try an instant pot pulled pork recipe? Well if you’re craving a juicy pulled pork sandwich, but short on time? This flavorful Instant Pot pulled pork recipe is so quick and easy, you will have dinner on the table in no time! Pulled pork is the perfect combo of savory and sweet! Served on a yummy bun with cabbage and coleslaw, my family fights for the last Instant Pot pulled pork sandwich, every time!
How To Make Instant Pot Pulled Pork Recipe
I have made pulled pork recipes, both the traditional way, and with my Instant Pot, and the Instant Pot wins every time, as far as superior flavor and saved time goes! This is hands down the easiest pork recipe you will ever make!
Not only does the Instant Pot shave off a ton of time, it also keeps your cooking healthier, and I swear it makes the pork juicier, and it packs all of the different flavors into the meat. The Instant Pot will also keep the meat warm if you are serving it at a party.
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This Instant Pot Pulled Pork Recipe:
- Serves: 4-6
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients – Instant Pot Pulled Pork:
- 3-4 pound pork roast, shoulder or butt, cut into 4 chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
Dry Rub
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 3 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1-2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, depending on taste
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Serving
- BBQ Sauce
- Coleslaw
- Red Cabbage
Instructions – Instant Pot Pulled Pork:
STEP 1
It’s best if the pork is room temperature before cooking.
STEP 2
Add spices to a large bowl and whisk together.
STEP 3
Add pork to the bowl and toss until well coated.
STEP 4
Turn Instant Pot to saute setting and add olive oil until hot.
STEP 5
Add pork and brown on all sides, about 2 minutes for each side. Once all the pieces of pork are browned remove and set aside.
STEP 6
Add the chicken broth and deglaze the bottom of the pot, scrapping with a wooden spoon. Add the apple cider vinegar and mix together.
STEP 7
Place the chinks of pork into the pot and pressure cook on high pressure for 60 minutes with a 15 minute natural release. Manually release any remaining pressure.
STEP 8
Remove pork to a large platter or bowl and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes and shred with 2 forks.
STEP 9
Add BBQ sauce if you desire.
Recipe Notes
You can use most cuts of meat like pork butt, Boston butt, pork shoulder… if it’s bone-in you may need to cut it off the bone. A pork loin roast will be drier due to the lack of fat.
Can You Freeze Leftover Pulled Pork?
Yes! Thats the best way to store your pulled pork leftovers to keep them even longer!
Make sure the pork is cooled all the way, and then place in airtight freezer containers or freezer bags.
Pulled pork can be frozen for up to 3-4 days if refrigerated, but up to 6 months if stored in the freezer.
**Be sure to store properly!
Ways To Serve This Instant Pot Pulled Pork
The tenderness of this pork is amazing! Making great for a number of different recipes!
- Add some taco seasoning and serve it with a tortilla, pica de gallo, cheese, and hot sauce!
- You can add some barbecue sauce and add it to a bun or baked potato. You could even use homemade bbq sauce. Root beer bbq would work great here!
- Use it on tortilla chips to make pork nachos. Add cheese, lettuce, salsa, sour cream.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 3-4 pound pork roast, shoulder or butt, cut into 4 chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- Dry Rub:
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 3 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1-2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, depending on taste
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Serving:
- BBQ Sauce
- Coleslaw
- Red Cabbage
Instructions
- It’s best if the pork is room temperature before cooking.
- Add spices to a large bowl and whisk together.
- Add pork to the bowl and toss until well-coated.
- Turn Instant Pot to saute setting and add olive oil until hot.
- Add pork and brown on all sides, about 2 minutes for each side. Once all the pieces of pork are browned remove and set aside.
- Add the chicken broth and deglaze the bottom of the pot, scrapping with a wooden spoon. Add the apple cider vinegar and mix together.
- Place the chinks of pork into the pot and pressure cook on high pressure for 60 minutes with a 15 minute natural release. Manually release any remaining pressure.
- Remove pork to a large platter or bowl and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes and shred with 2 forks.
- Add BBQ sauce if you desire.
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What sides will you serve with your Instant Pot pulled pork?
