Instant Pot Pulled Pork
Instant Pot pulled pork is the easiest way to get juicy, shredded meat cooked in a tangy, smoky broth in just over an hour!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 259kcal
Ingredients
- 4-5 pounds pork shoulder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt divided
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 yellow onions thinly sliced
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoons liquid smoke
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Cut the pork into 2-4 pieces.4-5 pounds pork shoulder
- In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and paprika. Gently rub the mixture onto the meat pieces in it.1 tablespoon paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons dried thyme, 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add a tablespoon of olive oil. In batches, sear each piece of meat for about one minute per side then remove and place on a plate.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Add another tablespoon of olive oil and add the sliced onion and the other teaspoon of salt.2 yellow onions
- Sauté the onion for about 4-5 minutes until it's translucent. Then add the minced garlic and stir for another 30 seconds.8 cloves garlic
- Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, liquid smoke and bay leaves.½ cup beef broth, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoons liquid smoke, 2 bay leaves
- Stir to deglaze the bottom of the instant pot.
- Add the seared pork back to the pot, making sure the liquid is below the maximum-fill line.
- Place the pid on a seal the pressure. Cook on manual, high-pressure for 60 minutes.
- Let it naturally release. which will take about 15 minutes.
- Using two forks or thongs, pull the pork apart and mix it with the juices. This is loaded with flavor!
Notes
Add chipotle powder or your favorite hot sauce.
Add a couple of tablespoons of apple cider vinegar for a little tang.
Don't skip the searing step! Browning the meat creates complexity and a richer flavor in the final dish.
After searing, use the broth to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
How to Serve
Serve on buns with barbecue sauce and coleslaw.
This pork is amazing in tacos! Top with your favorite salsa, chopped onion, and cilantro.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 794mg | Potassium: 576mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 456IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg
