This Instant Pot Pulled Pork recipe makes the best BBQ pulled pork! The shredded pork is unbelievably tender, with a flavorful pulled pork rub and cooked in a delicious sauce. It’s perfect for making pulled pork sandwiches! Show
Pulled pork is one of my family’s favorite meals. Who can resist BBQ shredded pork served on a soft toasted bun? You will especially love this quick and easy pulled pork recipe because the Instant Pot makes the most tender pulled pork in a fraction of the time. You won’t believe how easy it is to shred the pork after it pressure cooks! The same is true of these Instant Pot carnitas, another of our favorite Instant Pot pork recipes. This Instant Pot Pulled Pork is saucy, flavorful and melt in your mouth tender. Try it with my brioche bun recipe and some coleslaw for the most delicious pulled pork sandwich. For a make ahead meal, try my slow cooker pulled pork recipe. What is the best cut of pork for pulled pork?The best cut of pork for pulled pork is a boneless pork shoulder or pork butt, also called Boston butt. These cuts of pork have plenty of fat marbled throughout for flavor, and they become fall apart tender after pressure cooking. You can also use a pork loin to make pulled pork. I have tested this recipe both with pork shoulder and with pork tenderloin. My family enjoyed the pulled pork made with both cuts of meat. A pork shoulder or pork butt creates a slightly more flavorful pulled pork because it is a fattier cut of meat. Pork tenderloin makes a healthier pulled pork because it is a leaner cut of meat. How to cook pulled pork in the Instant PotThere are a few simple steps to making the best Instant Pot pulled pork. Pulled Pork RubDelicious pulled pork starts with the best pulled pork rub. I use a variation of my favorite pork rub recipe. It’s a combination of spices, seasonings and brown sugar, all of which you probably have in your kitchen. Cut the pork into four pieces and trim off any excess fat. Rub the spice rub onto all sides of the pieces of pork. At this point, you can continue with the recipe and cook your pork, or you can wrap the meat tightly and refrigerate it for up to one day. The rub will act as a marinade and flavor the pork as it rests. Now, it’s time to add another layer of flavor! Using the sauté function of your Instant Pot, brown the pieces of pork on all sides. Before adding the pork to the pot, pour in some olive oil and wait for the pot to get hot so that you get a good sear. You may need to brown the pork in batches if it won’t all fit on the bottom of the pot at once. Remove the browned pork to a clean plate. Pulled Pork SauceYou can mix up the sauce for the pulled pork right in the Instant Pot. First, pour about half a cup of chicken broth into the pot and use a spatula to scrape up any browned bits off of the bottom of the pot. This step is important to prevent bits from burning on the bottom of the pot. Next add the rest of the broth and some barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar and brown sugar or honey. You can use store-bought BBQ sauce or my homemade BBQ sauce. Stir well and then nestle the pork into the sauce. Pressure Cooker Pulled PorkPressure cook the pork for 60 minutes on high pressure. If you are using pork tenderloin, cook it for 45 minutes on high pressure. When the cook time ends, let the Instant Pot sit for 15 minutes to naturally release most of the pressure. A natural release makes the meat more tender, and the pork will continue to cook during this time. After 15 minutes, carefully turn the steam valve to venting and allow the rest of the steam and pressure to escape. Carefully open the lid of your Instant Pot and shred the pork. If desired, you can thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry. See the full recipe with ingredients and instructions in the recipe card at the end of this post. What to Serve with Pulled Pork
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Instant Pot Pulled PorkCourse Main Course Cuisine American Keyword bbq pulled pork, instant pot pulled pork, pressure cooker pulled pork, pulled pork recipe Prep Time20 mins Cook Time1 hr Total Time2 hrs Servings 8 servings Calories 356kcal This Instant Pot Pulled Pork recipe makes the best BBQ pulled pork! The shredded pork is unbelievably tender, with a flavorful pulled pork rub and cooked in a delicious sauce. It's perfect for making pulled pork sandwiches, wrapping in tortillas, or adding to nachos or salads. For the spice rub:
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Serving: 1/8 of recipe | Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 651mg | Potassium: 725mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 623IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3mg Nutrition information is an estimate. Save Recipe This site contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting Kristine's Kitchen! What is the best liquid to cook pulled pork in?Best Liquid for Pulled Pork
In my opinion the best liquid to use in the crock pot with the pork butt is chicken broth. Beef broth can work too. You could use water which would be ok but when you use broth it just gives the meat so much more extra flavor.
What sauces are good on pulled pork?Delicious Pulled Pork Sauces. 01 of 09. Big Daddy's Carolina-Style Barbecue Sauce. ... . 02 of 09. Memphis Barbecue Sauce. ... . 03 of 09. Best Odds Pulled Pork Sauce. ... . 04 of 09. Piedmont Barbecue Sauce. ... . 05 of 09. Southern Vinegar Sauce. ... . 06 of 09. Mustard Barbecue Sauce. ... . 07 of 09. Best Odds Pulled Pork Sauce. ... . 08 of 09. Southern Barbecue Sauce.. Is it better to slow cook or pressure cook pulled pork?Slow cooking the meat means it never has the chance to toughen up and will be extra silky and tender. Pressure cooking is faster, though you may lose a little bit of the tenderness. If you're going for the pressure cook method, be sure to get a pork shoulder or pork butt, as opposed to a pork loin.
What can I add to pulled pork to make it moist?Additionally, spray chicken broth or apple juice on the meat to prevent it from losing more moisture in the crockpot. To add a strong flavor during the process, white wine can also be sprayed. You can shred the pork during smoking or in the crockpot.
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