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Instant Pot Pulled Pork

Close-up of a bowl filled with moist and tender Instant Pot pulled pork, generously coated in a rich BBQ sauce.
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Make tender, juicy pulled pork quickly in your Instant Pot. This recipe uses a pork shoulder and flavorful seasonings for a delicious result perfect for sandwiches or tacos.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lb boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for serving)
  • 1 tbsp liquid smoke (optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder. Pat the pork dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder.
  3. Set your Instant Pot to the ‘Sauté’ function. Add olive oil. Once hot, sear the pork shoulder on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the pork shoulder from the Instant Pot and set aside.
  5. Pour the chicken broth into the Instant Pot and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
  6. Add the BBQ sauce and liquid smoke (if using) to the broth. Stir to combine.
  7. Place the seared pork shoulder back into the Instant Pot.
  8. Secure the lid and set the valve to ‘Sealing’. Select the ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ setting on high pressure for 60 minutes.
  9. Once the cooking cycle is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes (a 15-minute natural release). Then, carefully move the valve to ‘Venting’ to release any remaining pressure.
  10. Remove the pork shoulder from the Instant Pot and place it on a cutting board or in a large bowl.
  11. Using two forks, shred the pork.
  12. Toss the shredded pork with additional BBQ sauce to your liking.
  13. Serve immediately on buns for sandwiches or in tacos.

Notes

  • For a quicker release, you can do a full manual release after the 60 minutes of cooking, but be cautious of the steam.
  • Adjust the amount of BBQ sauce used for tossing the pork based on your preference.
  • This recipe is great for meal planning and can be made ahead of time.

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