This recipe will guide you through making tender, flavorful pulled pork using an Instant Pot. Serve it on a soft bun with your favorite barbecue sauce for a mouthwatering sandwich that is perfect for a summer cookout or any casual gathering. With a preparation time of just 15 minutes and a total cooking time of 1 hour and 30 minutes, this recipe is a real time-saver. Enjoy the smoky, melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fat
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 8 soft buns, for serving
- Additional barbecue sauce, for serving
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to make the dry rub.
- Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels and rub the dry rub all over the pork, coating it evenly.
- Pour the chicken broth into the Instant Pot and add the seasoned pork shoulder.
- Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set the valve to the sealing position.
- Select the 'Pressure Cook' or 'Manual' mode and set the cooking time to 60 minutes at high pressure.
- Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for 15 minutes, then carefully perform a quick pressure release to release any remaining pressure.
- Remove the pork shoulder from the Instant Pot and transfer it to a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the pork into small pieces.
- Return the shredded pork to the Instant Pot and stir in the barbecue sauce.
- Select the 'Saute' mode and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve the pulled pork on soft buns, topped with additional barbecue sauce as desired.
