Description
A simple recipe for making tender pulled pork using an electric pressure cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb pork shoulder (Boston butt), trimmed
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite)
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
- Place the pork shoulder into the inner pot of the Instant Pot.
- Pour the spice and vinegar mixture over the pork.
- Pour 1 cup of barbecue sauce over the pork.
- Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to sealing.
- Select the 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 venting to release any remaining pressure.
- Remove the pork from the pot and place it on a cutting board. It should shred easily with two forks.
- Shred the pork completely.
- Return the shredded pork to the Instant Pot. Stir in any remaining liquid from the pot and additional barbecue sauce if desired.
- Select the Sauté function and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the sauce to thicken slightly around the meat.
- Serve the pulled pork on buns.
Notes
- For extra flavor, rub the pork shoulder with the dry spices (paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper) one hour before cooking.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the pork, set it aside, and reduce the remaining liquid on the Sauté function until it reaches your desired consistency before mixing it back in.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 1 hr 15 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx 5 oz meat)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: Instant Pot, pulled pork, barbecue, pork shoulder, slow cooker alternative, easy dinner