Instant Pot Pulled Pork

Instant Pot Pulled Pork – seriously THE BEST pulled pork I’ve EVER eaten!! Pork shoulder/pork butt seasoned with brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, dry mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder. This cooking method makes incredibly tender pork and tasted amazing! Serve the pork with your favorite BBQ sauce and picnic sides. Leftovers are great on nachos or a baked potato. This delicious pressure cooker recipe is a MUST for all of your summer parties!

Best Pulled Pork Recipe

We fired up the Instant Pot again for another fantastic recipe! Instant Pot Pulled Pork. OMG! Y’all! If you don’t have an Instant Pot yet, this is the recipe that should convince you to go get one. AMAZING pulled pork in an hour. This tasted better than any BBQ joint. I was shocked at how great this tasted. This has quickly become one of our favorite ways to make pulled pork.

How to Make Pulled BBQ Pork in the Instant Pot

This Instant Pot Pulled Pork is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, dry mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cut pork shoulder into four large chunks. Rub pork with the bbq dry rub on all sides.

Turn Instant Pot on saute setting. Add olive oil to the pot. Cook pork pieces on all sides for a few minutes until starting to brown. Turn off the pot and add water. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up the browned bits in the bottom of the pot. Cover the pressure cooker and seal lid. Cook on manual pressure or high pressure for an hour. Turn off and do a natural release for 20 minutes. Quick release any remaining pressure. Remove the cooked pork from Instant Pot. Shred with two forks – discarding any fatty pieces. Toss with your favorite barbecue sauce and enjoy!

Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the best cut of pork to use for pulled pork? I like to use a boneless pork shoulder. Pork shoulder is also called Boston butt, pork butt roast, pork butt, or pork shoulder roast.
• You can make the spice mixture ahead of time and store in an airtight container for up to three months.
• I use water for the cooking liquid in this recipe. Feel free to substitute chicken broth, beef broth, Dr. Pepper, or root beer.
• For spicier barbecue pork, add some cayenne pepper to the spice rub.
• Can add a splash of liquid smoke to give the barbecue a nice smoked flavor.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• Our favorite store bought BBQ sauces are Sweet Baby Rays, Stubbs, G.Hughes, and Williamson Brothers. I buy them all at Walmart.

What to Serve with Barbecue Pork

We like to make pork sandwiches with the shredded pork meat, but it would also be great on a baked potato, in pork tacos, or on top of nachos for game day. I wasn’t kidding when I said this was good. It is the best pulled pork I’ve ever eaten. I won’t be able to eat pulled pork at any of our favorite BBQ joints ever again. This pork is SO tender and packed full of great flavor! You really need to give this a try! It is a great recipe for your upcoming Memorial Day celebration!! All you need is some homemade BBQ sauce and coleslaw and you are set!

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Instant Pot Pulled Pork

Author: Plain Chicken

Yield: 6 people

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 1 hr 20 mins

Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Instant Pot Pulled Pork – seriously THE BEST pulled pork I’ve EVER eaten!! Pork shoulder/pork butt seasoned with brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, dry mustard, garlic powder and onion powder. This pulled pork was incredibly tender and tasted amazing! Perfect for your summer parties!! #instantpot #pulledpork #porkbutt #porkrecipes #instantpotrecipes

Equipment:

• Instant Pot

Ingredients:

• 1 (4-pound) boneless pork butt/pork shoulder
• 3 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp paprika
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup water

Instructions:

• Cut pork shoulder/pork butt into 4 pieces.
• Combine brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, dry mustard, garlic powder and onion powder. Rub over all sides of pork.
• Turn Instant Pot on “sauté” setting. Add oil. Cook pork pieces on all sides until starting to brown – 4 to 5 minutes.
• Turn Instant Pot off. Add 1 cup water. Scrape bottom of Instant Pot insert to avoid getting a BURN notice. Cover Instant Pot and lock lid.
• Cook on manual for 1 hour. Turn off and let steam naturally release for 20 minutes. Quick release any remaining pressure.
• Remove pork from Instant Pot. Shred with two forks – discarding any fatty pieces.
• Serve on buns with your favorite BBQ sauce and coleslaw.

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