How To Cook Pork Butt In An Instant Pot

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How To Cook Pork Butt In An Instant Pot

Instant Pot Pork Butt is simple to make, and the preparation is minimal. I prefer a four to five-pound cut, which I slice into four smaller pieces. This prevents overcrowding in the Instant Pot and allows the pork to cook evenly.

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1 20

Total Time 1 25

Servings people

Calories 308kcal

Author Jason Phillips

Ingredients

4 pound pork butt, bone-in or boneless
3 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1½ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke (optional)
2 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup barbeque sauce

Instructions

Trim the excess fat on the pork butt and cut it into four manageable pieces.
Add the dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl and whisk together. Add the pork butt to the mixture and coat the pieces well. Work the seasoning into the pork with your hands.
Add the olive oil to the Instant Pot and set the mode to sautė. Once the Instant Pot indicates it is hot. Add two pieces of pork at a time and sear for two minutes on each side. Remove the pork and set it on a plate while you sear the other pieces.
Once the pork is seared, press cancel and add ½ cup of chicken broth to the inner pot. Deglaze the food bits using a wooden spatula. Add the remaining chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Liquid Smoke.
Place the pork in the Instant Pot using a spatula, leaving as much space as possible between the pieces.
Secure the lid and seal the vent. Set the cooking mode to High Pressure for one hour. Allow the steam to vent naturally for 20 minutes or until it vents completely.
Remove the pork butt pieces with a spatula and place in a large mixing bowl. Pull the pork apart using two forks and add the barbeque sauce to the mixing bowl. Mix well and serve hot.

Notes

Storing tips

I stored half of the cooked pork butt in the freezer in a sealed container without saucing it. That way, when I defrost it, I can choose which kind of sauce to use.

Seasoning

A teaspoon of mustard powder helps tenderize the meat without adding flavor, but the Instant Pot cooks it so well that it is unnecessary. Paprika is a staple in barbeque seasoning and smoked paprika brings much more flavor and depth to the table.

Notes

Barbeque sauce adds more calories, so don’t forget to count those.

Nutrition