Instant Pot Pulled Pork
Tender, flavorful pulled pork that's made in the Instant Pot.
Servings 10 servings
Calories 286kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder or butt cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and smoked paprika in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Add the pork chunks to the Instant Pot inner pot.
- Pour the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke around the pork cubes.
- Sprinkle the seasoning blend over the pork.
- Close and lock the lid. Press manual high pressure and adjust the cooking time to 25 minutes.
- When the cooking time has finished, let the pressure release naturally for 20 minutes.
- Turn the pressure release valve to venting to release any remaining pressure and unlock the lid.
- Drain off all but 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Shred the pork, and stir in the barbecue sauce.
Notes
- Garlic powder: Be sure to use garlic powder, not salt.
- Onion powder: Make sure you use onion powder, not onion salt.
- Kosher salt: If using table salt, use half the amount of salt.
- Pork shoulder: A boneless pork butt also works.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 919mg | Potassium: 631mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg