Instant Pot Barbecue Pulled Pork With Zucchini Pickles Recipes

INSTANT POT BARBECUE PULLED PORK WITH ZUCCHINI PICKLES

Steps:

• For the pork: In a small bowl, whisk together the paprika, brown sugar, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, and 2 teaspoons kosher salt. Rub all over the pork.
• Transfer to a 6- to 8-quart Instant Pot® multi-cooker and add the vinegar, water and liquid smoke. Cover and set it to "Pressure Cook" for 60 minutes. (This is a good time to make the zucchini pickles.)
• Once the pork is done cooking, transfer it to a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the pork into pieces then transfer it to a large bowl and stir in the barbecue sauce. Serve it immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
• For the pickles: Put the zucchini in a large heatproof bowl then sprinkle it with 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Let sit for 1 hour then rinse with water and drain. Return the zucchini to the bowl, add the shallots and garlic.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, granulated sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric, bay leaf and crushed red pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat then remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
• Pour the pickling liquid over the vegetables and let cool to room temperature. Transfer to jars or an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 month.
• Pile the pulled pork onto the buns or tortillas, top with zucchini pickles, and serve right away.

INSTANT POT® PULLED PORK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Whisk smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add pork and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat oil and cook pork in batches until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in barbeque sauce and water. Close and lock the lid; select Manual function and set timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove lid; transfer pork to a separate plate. Reselect Saute function and simmer sauce until thickened, about 10 minutes. Shred pork with 2 two forks; mix with sauce.
• Slice bread rolls in half and fill with pulled pork; cover with tops.

INSTANT POT® PULLED PORK

Steps:

• Combine brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Rub the dry rub mixture all over the trimmed shoulder roast. Pierce roast with a fork to help seasoning penetrate meat. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil. Cut pork into 4 to 6 pieces and add to the hot oil. Cook a few pieces at a time until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer cooked meat to a plate.
• Add chicken broth to the pot and deglaze the browned bits from the bottom by stirring constantly with a whisk until smooth. Turn Instant Pot® off.
• Add water, apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, onion, and 2 tablespoons ketchup. Top with browned pork. Close and lock the lid, making sure the vent is closed. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove meat and onions and cover to keep warm.
• Set Instant Pot® to saute and add remaining tomato paste, remaining ketchup, and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Use a ladle to skim excess fat from the top of the liquid and discard it. Cook until sauce is reduced in volume by about 1/2, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, use 2 forks to shred cooked pork into small chunks. Serve meat as desired, topped with the thickened sauce.