Super Tasty Easy Pulled Pork Instant Pot Recipes

SUPER TASTY, EASY, PULLED PORK (INSTANT POT)

Steps:

• Gather your ingredients and tools.
• I used a 2.5 pound pork butt, bone-in roast this time. I usually use a boneless roast and cut it into a couple of chunks. This time, I left the roast whole since it has a bone. I don't think for a roast this size it makes a difference if you cut it into chunks or not. In the future, I'm not going to cut it. I think it stays moister in one piece.Tip: You can do larger roasts (as I often do). The cook time in the instant pot doesn't change if you make larger or smaller amounts. You may want to cut a bigger roast into even-sized chunks to facilitate better cooking.
• Red Hawaiian sea salt. That is the salt to use. No, you can't substitute other salt. Trust me. Run back out to the store and get this stuff, I'll wait.
• Slice the garlic into 2-3 slices per clove (more if they are big cloves).I used 2 garlic cloves for my 2.5 pound roast. If you are a massive garlic fan, feel free to use more. I don't like my pulled pork to be overly garlicky, so I tend to use less.
• With a sharp knife, stab the roast. You want to make deep punctures all around the roast. Be sure to do the sides as well.
• As you make a hole, slide a garlic slice into the hole. Push the garlic deep inside the roast. As the roast cooks, the meat shrinks. If you don't push them deep, they will pop out. Pressing the garlic deep into the meat, the pork will get infused with the garlic flavor.
• You are going to coat the meat with the red Hawaiian sea salt. When I did this in the crock pot, I was able to be very liberal with the salt. However the way pressure cookers work, the salt gets infused into the meat, so it is really easy to over-salt things. I found 1 tablespoon was just the right amount for this roast.Note: Trilo and I are huge fans of salt. If you are trying to restrict your salt intake, or just don't really like much salt, you may want to dial it back a bit. You can always add more later.
• Sprinkle the meat on all sides with the salt, patting it so it sticks.
• Add 1 cup of water to your instant pot and set the meat right in the water. No trivet is needed.Cook on manual, high for 90 minutes. Then leave in the pot on warm, lid closed and let it rest for 20 minutes.
• Open the lid and enjoy the wafting flavors that rise from the pot. The meat should be fall-apart tender. (You can close it up and cook longer if it isn't done).
• With a big slotted spoon, lift the meat out of the pot into a large bowl. Be careful, it will be very hot.Tip: At this point I like to remove the (very soft) garlic slices from the meat, since I don't like my pork too garlicky.
• Shred the meat to your liking. I prefer to have it more chunky, while Trilo likes it well shredded. A couple of forks work great for this.I like to store the meat in a container, and pour some of the cooking juices and fat over top of it. (The fat helps to keep the meat moist when reheating.)
• Use the meat to make tacos, or I like to add it to a salad. Use your imagination! Enjoy!

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.

INSTANT POT PULLED PORK RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• On a cutting board, pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels.
• In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, brown sugar, paprika, cumin, and ground mustard. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder pieces.
• Add the grapeseed oil to the Instant Pot and set to sauté. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the pork shoulder, working in batches to avoid overcrowding, and brown on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the browned pork to a large bowl.
• Return all of the pork to the Instant Pot, then pour in the barbecue sauce and chicken stock. Secure the lid of the Instant Pot and set to pressure cook on high for 1 hour. Once the timer is up, adjust the pressure release valve to quick release.
• Transfer the pork to a cutting board and shred with 2 forks.
• Set the Instant Pot to sauté and reduce the liquid to 1 cup, about 15 minutes.
• Return the shredded pork to the sauce and stir to combine.
• Serve the pulled pork on buns with coleslaw and more barbecue sauce.
• Enjoy!