Description
Make tender pulled pork quickly using an electric pressure cooker for easy sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb pork shoulder (Boston butt), trimmed
- 1 cup water or broth
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 8 hamburger buns
- Coleslaw for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Combine water or broth, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) in the Instant Pot inner liner. Stir well.
- Place the pork shoulder into the liquid mixture.
- Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set the vent to sealing.
- Select Manual or Pressure Cook setting and set the time for 60 minutes on High Pressure.
- When the cooking time finishes, allow a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) for 15 minutes, then carefully move the valve to quick release any remaining pressure.
- Remove the pork from the pot and shred it using two forks. Discard any large pieces of fat.
- Return the shredded pork to the Instant Pot. Add the barbecue sauce and stir to coat the meat evenly.
- Select the Sauté function and let the pork simmer in the sauce for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve the pulled pork on hamburger buns, topped with coleslaw if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, rub the pork shoulder with the dry spices (paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, cayenne) 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you do not have an Instant Pot, you can cook this in a slow cooker on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 1 hr 15 min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 100
Keywords: Instant Pot, pulled pork, barbecue, sandwiches, pork shoulder, easy dinner, pressure cooker