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BBQ Instant Pot Pulled Pork

BBQ Instant Pot Pulled Pork: Effortless Flavor in 90 Minutes

BBQ Instant Pot Pulled Pork is a quick and easy dish that delivers tender, flavorful pulled pork in just 90 minutes, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Natural Pressure Release 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 4 pounds Pork Shoulder boneless cuts work best
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for browning the pork
For the Dry Rub
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder essential for flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Onion Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Salt crucial for taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to preference
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder for flavor dimension
For the Barbecue Sauce
  • 1 cup Store-Bought BBQ Sauce choose your favorite brand
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar for acidity
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard for tang

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

How to Make BBQ Instant Pot Pulled Pork
  1. Combine the dry rub ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. Prepare the barbecue sauce by whisking together all ingredients in a medium bowl.
  3. Generously coat the pork shoulder pieces with the dry rub.
  4. Set Instant Pot to sauté mode, heat olive oil, and brown the pork pieces on all sides for about 5 minutes each.
  5. Pour in the barbecue sauce, scraping up bits stuck to the bottom, then return the browned pork.
  6. Close the lid, set to meat/stew mode for 90 minutes, and allow natural pressure release for 15 minutes.
  7. Transfer the pork to a bowl and let the sauce simmer while shredding the pork.
  8. Combine shredded pork with thickened sauce and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh touch.

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