Instant Pot Pulled Pork
Instant Pot Pulled Pork is seasoned to perfection, and mouthwateringly tender! Make this easy and super flavorful pulled pork using a pork loin roast and have your family's new favorite instant pot pork recipe on the table in an hour!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoonpacked brown sugar
- 2 teaspoonspaprika
- 2 teaspoonsgarlic powder
- 2 teaspoonsonion powder
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonpepper
- ½ teaspooncumin
- ¼ teaspooncayenne, (optional)
- 3 poundboneless pork roast, (cut into 3-4 inch cubes)
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- ⅓ cupapple cider vinegar
- 2 cupsbarbecue sauce, (divided)
- 1 ¼ cupchicken or beef broth
- 1 teaspoonhot pepper sauce, (optional)
Directions
- 1
In a small bowl mix together the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne.
- 2
Season the cubed pork with the spice mixture and set aside.
- 3
In a medium bowl whisk together the apple cider vinegar, one cup of the barbecue sauce, the hot pepper sauce if using, and one cup of the broth.
- 4
Turn your instant pot to the saute setting. Add the olive oil and allow it to get hot.
- 5
Add half of the cubed pork to the hot oil and saute for 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Remove the browned pork to a plate and repeat with the remaining half of the cubed pork.
- 6
Turn the instant pot off. Use the remaining 1/4 cup of beef broth and a wooden spoon to deglaze (scrape the brown bits) from the bottom of the pot.
- 7
Add all of the meat along with the barbecue sauce mixture to the instant pot.
- 8
Close the lid and set to sealing.
- 9
Cook on manual high pressure for 40 minutes. Once the cooking time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release.
- 10
Remove the meat from the instant pot and shred. Stir in the remaining cup of bbq sauce and serve on buns as desired.