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Easy Instant Pot Pulled Pork

Get that slow-smoked taste in a fraction of the time with this Instant Pot pulled pork recipe! It's so tender and juicy, perfectly seasoned, and makes amazing sandwiches.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Inactive time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Instant Pot pulled pork
Servings: 8
Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pounds boneless pork shoulder
  • 2 tablespoons (packed) brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Coleslaw for serving (click the link for my recipe)
  • Buns for serving
  • BBQ sauce for serving

Instructions

  • Cut your pork shoulder into 6 roughly equal pieces. Add them to a baking sheet or large plate so you don't make a mess when applying the rub.
  • Combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder in a small bowl. This is your spice rub.
  • Using your hands, coat the pork pieces in the spice rub as evenly as possible. 
  • Add the olive oil to your Instant Pot and press the sauté button. Once the oil is hot, sear your pork on all sides for 5 minutes per batch (do 2 batches). Once seared, transfer the pork to a plate.
  • Add the chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke to your Instant Pot. Use a wooden spoon to ensure that any brown bits that stuck on are released from the bottom of the pot (important to avoid a burn warning). Add the pork back in.
  • Close the Instant Pot's lid, set the valve on "sealing", and cook on high pressure for 60 minutes. It will take 10-15 minutes for it to get up to pressure. 
  • Once the countdown has finished, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick pressure release. Take the pork out of the Instant Pot once it has depressurized. Add it to a large bowl and shred it with 2 forks.
  • There will be a fair amount of juices left in the Instant Pot. I like to ladle some onto the shredded pork to moisten it and add some extra flavor (for leftovers especially). You could always boil it down or reserve it for another use if you wish. 
  • Season the pork with salt & pepper as needed. Serve as desired (my favorite way is on a bun with BBQ sauce and coleslaw). Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 755mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 733IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg