Instant Pot Pulled Pork: So EASY and So GOOD!
This Instant Pot Pulled Pork recipe is an affordable, flavorful recipe for BBQ pork. It is perfect for entertaining with and for summer gatherings–really it is great all year long! And with the addition of 2 ingredients–it mimics the flavors of apple juice.
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Full Recipe for Pulled Pork:
3 lbs boneless pork shoulder, or loin trimmed of fat and cut into 4-inch chunks
2 tsp salt
2 tbs paprika
1 tbs onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp pepper
1 tbs chili powder
1 cup apple juice or chicken stock or beer
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 to 2 cups of your favorite BBQ sauce (optional)
Cut the pork roast into 3-4 inch chunks (this will REALLY help your pork to get tender).
Combine the dry spices and rub the pork roast with the spices.
Place the seasoned meat in the inner pot, along with the apple juice or stock and liquid smoke.
Place lid on pressure cooker and be sure vent knob is pointed towards sealed.
Cook on high pressure for 40 minutes if using a pork shoulder or butt, and 30 minutes if using a pork loin roast.
Once cook time has elapsed, let pressure release naturally for AT LEAST 15 minutes.
Once pork is cooked, remove pork chunks from Instant pot and place in a large bowl. Shred pork with 2 forks or handheld mixer.
Add BBQ sauce to shredded meat and mix together.
Serve as desired.
Coleslaw Recipe:
1/2 head green cabbage shredded
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup minced onion
Mix together mayo, salt, vinegar, onion, and sugar together. Toss with shredded cabbage and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Apple juice in no way mimics the flavor of apple wood smoke. Fruit woods impart a less stringent smoke flavor, but in no way taste like the fruit that came from the tree.
I just made this and… OMG!!! It's so GOOD!!! Absolutely delicious 😋. SUBSCRIBED! Thank you for sharing ❤
Here is my hint: Put the liquid in the Instant Pot before you put the meat in. This cuts down on the chances of getting the "burn" notice when you cook. I figured this out through trial and many errors. It also works when cooking noodles. I just make a habit of putting the liquid in first. Just thought I'd share.
Thank you so much for verifying that searing isn't necessary. Doing away with that step saves us 15 to 20 minutes off prep time. Great video. We're having this for dinner tonight. Wish me luck.
Attempting your recipes which looks fantastic. I noticed the written ingredients for the spice rub in the description box are different to what you say in the video. The amounts are different, so just winging it.
In the video you specified 1 tbs paprika but on the written recipe you said 2 tbs.
Hello Mindfull Mom! Question: is this recepy good to freeze afterwards? If so, do you have any tips on how to do it? Btw, I love you videos and recipies! Thank you!
I’ve always stuck to Mexican food given that’s what I know but here largely I’m exploring & I made this for dinner this evening & OH my goodness it was just delicious! I love your videos & your recipes. ♥️ thank you ma’am for the inspiration & the how to’s🙏 😊 loveloveloveu
Really good recipe……thank you..
This recipe is fantastic I did it and it was a huge hit. Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe! No longer have to spend the bucks having a pulled pork lunch!
Trying this tomorrow night!
I do a lot of “true” BBQ on smokers. Gonna have to try this and see how it compares. Usually it’s at least a 6 hr process with a pork butt cook. The speed appeals to me! I’ve tried ribs before in the instant pot and they were ok. Not like the ones I cook on the smokers, but will try again to see if I can get it more perfected. I even finished them on the grill. Anyway, subscribed as I really like the instant pot and want to do more with it.
Made this tonight. It was a hit! I had everything on hand and very easy. Thank you 😊
Made pulled pork for the first time ever on my new instant pot and it came out delicious. Thank you for sharing your receipt!
I'm trying this with a wild boar shoulder. It's very lean but I'm sure it will taste great! Thanks for the tips!
Thank you for this recipe. I love my Instant Pot, too. Finding your channel helped me overcome feeling intimidated by the Instant Pot. I look up recipes, from you, before starting a dinner recipe.
Trying this out tonight! Thank you for your time and energy making this video.
was that real apple cider vinegar?
Is this an air fryer? Or pressure cooker?
I've used this recipe as well as several others of yours.. ur channel is always my go to when using my instant pot.. my gf and family are always so impressed w everything I make in it… I never show them where I get the recipes..lol.. thanks for the delicious recipes! 👍
“If that’s too overwhelming” 😭 you’re so sweet
You have the best recipes for an Instant Pot
Hi what do you do with the coocking liquid?
Thank you for that recipe! It was so good
I parked our smoker for a few days due to the rain and had a pork butt in the fridge to do something with. All of a sudden our instant pot we got for xmas 2 years ago is my favorite thing. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Converting to a slow cooker…how long do you figure
so my wife won an instant pot, came to youtube, we followed this recipe. we will never buy (already pulled) pork ever again. This was so awesome. and yes you are right, do not need to sear the meat before cooking. Thank you !!!
Fun fact! Liquid smoke is created through controlled burning of wood chips. They remove any tar, which makes this better for you than actual smoked meat! It's literally concentrated smoke and water!! I thought it was artificial
I also like using Dr. Pepper for the liquid yum 😋
Love this method and recipe. I also add a little cumin and annatto seed powder.
Made this like 4 times. Delicious
This was so so so delicious!! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Me and my family now use this recipe, and will go on our rotation.. it’s very easy! Thank you so much!
Sure I'll 👍up the video….. cuz i stopped by…..
She had me at “don’t sear your meat it doesn’t make a difference” 😂