Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this mouthwatering Instant Pot Pulled Pork. Perfectly seasoned and incredibly tender, this dish captures the essence of barbecue in a fraction of the traditional cooking time. Ideal for sandwiches, tacos, or served over rice, it’s a versatile meal that’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs pork shoulder, cut into large chunks
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons pulled pork seasoning (smoked paprika, cumin, brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add olive oil and sear the pork chunks until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot; sauté until translucent.
- Pour in chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and balsamic vinegar. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Return seared pork to the pot and sprinkle with pulled pork seasoning.
- Close the lid securely and cook on 'Manual' high pressure for 60 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for at least 15 minutes before venting remaining steam.
- Shred the pork using two forks and mix in some cooking liquid before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg