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Instant pot pulled pork

Instant Pot Pulled Pork


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  • Author: jennifer
  • Total Time: 90 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

This incredibly flavorful dish comes together in about 90 minutes, making it a quick and easy weeknight dinner your family will love.


Ingredients

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  • 23 pounds pork shoulder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season the Pork by generously seasoning it with salt, black pepper, paprika, and brown sugar.
  2. Sear the Pork in the Instant Pot with olive oil for about 4-5 minutes per side.
  3. Sauté the Aromatics by adding sliced onion and minced garlic until translucent.
  4. Deglaze the Pot with chicken broth and BBQ sauce, scraping off the bits from the bottom.
  5. Pressure Cook the Pork at high pressure for 60 minutes.
  6. Release the Pressure naturally for about 10-15 minutes.
  7. Shred the Pork with two forks and mix with the sauce before serving.

Notes

This pulled pork can be served on buns, tortillas, or as part of a salad. Perfect for busy weeknights!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg