Instant Pot Pulled Pork

Instant Pot Pulled Pork #

Ingredients #

  • 1 Tbsp. packed brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • 2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne
  • 3 lbs. boneless pork roast, cut into 3-4 inch cubes
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups barbecue sauce, divided into 1 cup portions
  • 1 1/4 cup beef broth, divided into 1 cup and 1/4 cup

Instructions #

  • In a small bowl mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne.
  • Season the cubed pork with the spice mixture and set aside for 30-60 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the apple cider vinegar, 1 cup of the barbecue sauce, and 1 cup of the broth.
  • Turn your instant pot to the saute setting. Add the olive oil and allow it to get hot.
  • Add half of the cubed pork to the hot oil and saute for 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Remove the browned pork to a plate and repeat with the remaining half of the cubed pork.
  • Turn the instant pot off. Use the remaining 1/4 cup of beef broth and a wooden spoon to deglaze the bottom of the pot.
  • Add all of the meat along with the barbecue sauce mixture to the instant pot.
  • Close the lid and set to sealing.
  • Cook on manual high pressure for 40 minutes. Once the cooking time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release.
  • Remove the meat from the instant pot and shred. Stir in the remaining cup of bbq sauce and serve on buns as desired.

Original Recipe #

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