Ingredients
– 3-4 pounds pork shoulder (also known as pork butt)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
– 1 tablespoon garlic powder
– 1 tablespoon onion powder
– 1 tablespoon brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 cup chicken broth
– 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
– Optional: buns for serving, coleslaw for topping
Instructions
Making Instant Pot Pulled Pork is straightforward and fun! Follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Pork: Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder, then cut it into large chunks for easier cooking.
2. Mix the Spices: In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
3. Season the Meat: Rub the spice mixture all over the pork chunks, ensuring they are well coated.
4. Sauté: Set your Instant Pot to the sauté mode. Add olive oil and heat. Once hot, add the pork chunks in batches, browning them on all sides for about 3-4 minutes. Remove the pork and set aside.
5. Deglaze the Pot: Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
6. Return the Pork: Place the pork back into the pot, ensuring it is submerged in the liquid.
7. Pressure Cook: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot. Set it to manual high pressure for 60 minutes.
8. Natural Release: After the cooking time is complete, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 15 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
9. Shred the Pork: Open the lid and transfer the pork to a large bowl. Using two forks, shred the meat until it is well pulled apart.
10. Mix with Sauce: Pour barbecue sauce over the shredded pork and mix until well combined. Adjust to taste.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible pulled pork effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 30g