Delicious and Easy Instant Pot Pulled Pork

This instant pot pulled pork recipe is the perfect blend of flavors and is incredibly easy to make. Using the pressure cooker function on your instant pot, you can have tender and juicy pulled pork in no time. This recipe is great for a weeknight dinner or for feeding a crowd at a barbecue. Serve it on buns with coleslaw, or use the pulled pork in tacos or sandwiches. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this mouthwatering dish!

Ingredients

• 4 pounds pork shoulder
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in the instant pot using the sauté function.
2. Add the sliced onion and minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté until they become soft and fragrant.
3. In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
4. Place the pork shoulder in the instant pot on top of the sautéed onions and garlic.
5. Pour the sauce mixture over the pork shoulder, ensuring it is evenly coated.
6. Close the instant pot lid and set it to the pressure cook function on high pressure for 60 minutes.
7. Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes before performing a quick release.
8. Remove the pork shoulder from the instant pot and shred it using two forks.
9. Serve the pulled pork on buns with your favorite toppings or use it in tacos or sandwiches.
10. Enjoy!

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