Instant Pot Pulled Pork
Equipment
- Instant Pot pressure cooker
- Sharp knife and chopping board
- Small bowl
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 4 lbs pork shoulder or pork loin
For the dry rub
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
For cooking
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
Instructions
- Cut the pork into several large pieces. Mix together all of the dry rub ingredients and coat each piece evenly.
- Turn the Instant Pot to the Sauté setting and heat the olive oil. Working in batches, sear the pork until browned on all sides.
- Pour the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke into the Instant Pot.
- Return the pork to the pot, lock the lid, and cook on High Pressure for 60 minutes. When finished, allow the pressure to release naturally.
- Transfer the pork to a large bowl and shred with two forks. Stir in a little of the cooking liquid to keep the meat moist.
- Serve plain, topped with homemade vinegar-based barbecue sauce, or tossed with your favorite store-bought barbecue sauce.
Cost: $10.46 / $1.31 per serving