Instant Pot Pulled Pork

ThisInstant Pot Pulled Pork recipemakes the most tender, saucy barbecue pulled pork. It’s perfect for pulled pork sandwiches! Try it with theseMom’s Jumbo Dinner Rollsand thisColeslaw Dressingwould be a perfect side dish!

Don’t you love simple summer meals that come together with little effort? That’s the standard for me; I don’t want anything too fussy or complicated during the most fun months of the year. And I especially don’t want anything that requires turning on the oven and heating up the house! This easyInstant Pot pulled porkrecipe checks all the boxes. The tangy, smoky, and rich sauce cooks down the pork quickly in the pressure cooker to create the most tender and moist shredded meat.

It goes perfectly on a soft bun with a little extra BBQ sauce and a cold glass of lemonade on the side. Is there anything that sounds better? The Instant Pot is my dear friend all year long, but I think it’s the VIP of summer. Here’s to quick, simple, and delicious meals, enjoyed barefoot on the patio with the ones we love most.

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Why Make Pulled Pork in the Instant Pot?

Pork is a thick meat that cooks down nicely when it roasts at low heat over a long period of time. This preserves the delicious juices we want in the end product and keeps it from getting tough. The Instant Pot basically speeds up the low-and-slow cook process. The high pressure method of cooking leads to the same result as if you were to roast it in the slow cooker all day. So basically, you can have the same quality of tender, juicy, robust pulled pork in a fraction of the time with the Instant Pot!

Ingredients:

• Pork tenderloin or roast:I like to use tenderloin because it’s lean and it shreds well. Typically, two about 1.5-pound tenderloins come in a package and I’ll use both in this recipe.
• Seasoning blend: Brown sugar, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper add a delicious blend of savory and lightly sweet flavors.
• Beef or chicken broth:This adds nice flavor and keeps the meat moist as it cooks.
• Barbecue sauce:Barbecue sauce adds the majority of that BBQ flavor we love. Go with your favorite store-bought brand!
• White vinegar:White vinegar cuts the sweetness of the barbecue sauce and makes the meat extra-tender.

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Tips for the Best Pulled Pork:

• Cut the pork tenderloin into smaller pieces:This not only helps it to cook quicker, but also allows the meat to be more evenly seasoned.
• Stir shredded meat in the sauce:After shredding the pork with two forks, stir it gently in the sauce in the pot to really coat it with flavor.

Serving Suggestions:

My favorite way to eat BBQ pulled pork is scooped on a bun with additional barbecue sauce. Add some freshly sliced white onion and pickles for an added crunch and briny flavor kick! Some great sides includebaked beans, coleslaw,potato salad, potato chips, fresh watermelon,mac and cheese, or collard greens.

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