Instant Pot Pulled Pork

Instant Pot pulled pork is an easy way to make a great pork dinner and have plenty of leftovers for lunches the rest of the week. This pulled pork recipe brings out amazing flavors of the pork and keeps it moist. You can use pulled pork for so many recipes so it’s like having multiple meals with just one cooking!

 

Pulled Pork

Pulled pork is really easy to make at home and using your Instant Pot makes it even easier! It’s made by cooking a pot roast in broth and shredding when cooked. 

Ideas of how to use pulled pork:

• as a sandwich on hamburger buns
• on top of a salad
• in tacos and burritos
• alongside eggs or omelets
• as an empanada
• add to a stew

Instant Pot Pulled Pork Ingredients

Boston Butt pork roast – 1 (4 to 6 pound roast) – If your pork roast is too large for the pressure cooker, cut the meat into large chunks and place in the pressure cooker without the bone.

stock – we used beef stock, but you can also use chicken stock for this recipe

apple cider vinegar – gives it a tang

salt and pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, and dried onions – these are used to make a rub for the roast

You can substitute the dry seasonings with one packet of onion soup mix if you’re in a hurry or just like to keep it simple. 

How to Make Pulled Pork in the Instant Pot?

1. Place pork roast in the Instant Pot with the fat side facing up. Add dry seasonings on top. Pour apple cider vinegar over the pork roast.
2. Add the chicken or beef stock around the sides of the pork roast to avoid removing the seasoning.
3. Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to sealing. Program for “manual” or “pressure cook” on high for 2 hours.
4. Allow the pressure cooker to release naturally for 10 minutes before quick release.
5. Remove pork roast from the Instant Pot and let sit for a few minutes.
6. Use two forks to shred the meat. Discard any excess fat.
7. Serve with barbecue sauce, mustard, salsa, or any combination of your favorites.

What is the best cut of meat for pulled pork?

Pulled pork can be made from any pot roast. The pork shoulder is known to be the best because it’s a fattier part of the animal. Boston butt is a common name for a post roast that’s made into pulled pork. It’s actually the shoulder. 

How do you keep pulled pork moist?

Nothing beats pulled pork that’s just been cooked, but we know there are times that you may have leftovers, or may need to cook ahead of time to prepare for a family gathering or a party. 

If you’re making your pulled pork ahead of time and will be reheating it before serving and are wondering how to keep the meat moist, many people put apple juice on the pork before it goes in the refrigerator to keep the juices flowing. Here are some great tips to reheating pulled pork. 

If you keep the pulled pork in a crock pot before serving, it will remain moist as long as you keep liquid in the crock pot. 

Can I eat pulled pork without bread?

Of course! If you’re avoiding carbs, just eat the pulled pork as a main dish with some sides. 

What do you serve with pulled pork?

You can serve pulled pork with BBQ sauce on a bun – eat it like a burger. Many people like to put coleslaw on top of it, or serve it on the side. 

You can also serve green beans with it, or corn on the cob. Our sweet cornbread recipe is a perfect side to this recipe. 

It would also be great to have our instant pot peach cobbler for dessert.