Anyone that knows me well, knows that I love my Instant Pot! It’s my most-used kitchen gadget and one of my favorite buys of all time. If you know me you’d also know that I love a good pulled pork sandwich. Honestly, I can’t even tell the difference between pulled pork made in an Instant Pot vs. a smoker, I think if anything it is less dry and more tender!

Living in Texas, pulled pork is such a great dish to be able to bring to get togethers and this full-proof recipe is always a hit. Even if you get some of the preparation or measurements wrong, it comes out great every time!

This pulled pork I love to pair with a brioche bun or put it in tacos. Or you can even have it plain with a side of mac-n-cheese or potato salad. It’s so versatile. One of my favorite things to do is add my homemade pickled red onions to it, it gives it a nice crunch and the acidity compliments the savory and sweetness of the pulled pork.

The Best Pulled Pork Instant Pot Recipe

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This is my favorite pulled pork recipe, it just comes out so tender, juicy, and flavorful. The meat falls apart so nicely when it’s done!

• Author: Preeya
• Prep Time: 20
• Cook Time: 60
• Total Time: 80
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 2lbs pork shoulder, cut into 3 inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups barbecue sauce
• 2 cups broth of choice

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Instructions

1. Combine your dry ingredients – the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne
2. Cut your pork shoulder into 3 inch cubes then rub the dry ingredients on it
3. Set your Instant Pot to the “sauté” setting (I usually set it to level 3)
4. Add the olive oil to the Instant Pot and then add your seasoned pork shoulder cubes and keep flipping them until they are brown and a little charred on each side
5. Take the pork out of the Instant Pot and scrape the brown bits loose from the bottom of the pot
6. Add the pork back into the pot and add 1 cup of barbeque, the 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar, and the two cups of broth
7. Close the lid and turn on the pressure cooking feature for 40 minutes with the release set to “natural release”
8. Once the pressure cooking has been completed, switch to “quick release”
9. Open the lid, remove the pork and add the remaining barbeque sauce
10. Add the pork to a bun or put on your favorite tacos and enjoy!