Do Instapots Make Meat Tender?

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This recipe creates tender and flavorful pulled pork in your Instant Pot, perfect for sandwiches, Super Bowl burgers or evening meals.

Servings

Calories 2278kcal

Author Paul Mustchin

Sear the pork: Cut the pork shoulder in half like the carnivore that you are. Heat olive oil in the inner pot on a high saute setting. Sear your cut of pork on all sides so it's golden brown.
Prepare the BBQ sauce: In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, tomato puree, soy, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and thinned ketchup.
Pressure cook: After deglazing the pot with chicken stock or water (1 cup for an 6-quart pot or 1.5 cups for an 8-quart appliance), add the pork shoulder and BBQ dressing. Close the lid and let the Instant Pot do its magic on high for 80 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for about 10 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure.
Shred the pork: Take your pork from the inner pot and shred it with a couple of forks. Pop the shredded pork back into the pot and give it a good mix in the BBQ sauce.

For a thicker BBQ sauce, remove some of the pork and shred it. Bring the remaining BBQ dressing to a boil on saute mode, simmer until thickened, and then return the pork to the pot.
Get creative with your serving options. Enjoy this delicious pulled pork on hamburger buns with coleslaw, use it for tacos, nachos, or bowls, or pair it with roast potatoes and vegetables for a comforting meal.