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Instant Pot Pulled Pork Recipe

If you're into sliders but are pressed for time, this Instant Pot pulled pork recipe can be a big help. You'll get juicy, tender pulled pork in 40 minutes, but since most of that time is Instant Pot cook time, you can spend it doing something else.
  • cook TIME 35 mins
  • prep TIME 5 mins
  • total TIME 40 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: American
Keyword: how to make pulled pork in an instant pot, instant pot pulled pork, instant pot pulled pork recipe, pulled pork in instant pot
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 503 kcal

Ingredients (20)

  • 16 oz pork shoulder cut into chunks
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth
  • 4 oz red cabbage shredded
  • 2 oz carrots shredded
  • 2 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Heinz ketchup
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 0.25 oz coriander

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Select the Instant Pot’s “sauteé” mode and heat the 1 tbsp olive oil. Add 16 oz pork and sear it on all sides for a total of 3 minutes.

step 1 how to make pulled pork in an instant pot
2

Add 1/4 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp cayenne, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp lime juice. Stir for 2 minutes.

step 2 how to make pulled pork in an instant pot
3

Add 1/2 cup chicken broth. Close the lid, turn the steam handle to “sealed” position, select the “meat stew” mode, and adjust the timer to 30 minutes.

step 3 how to make pulled pork in an instant pot
4

In a large bowl, mix 4 oz shredded red cabbage and 2 oz carrot with 2 tbsp mayonnaise and 1 tbsp Greek yogurt. Cover and preserve in the fridge.

Step 4 how to make pulled pork in an instant pot
5

Place a piece of kitchen rag onto the steam vent and switch the steam handle to “venting” with a spatula. Use two forks to pull the meat apart.

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6

Cook the pulled pork for another 5 minutes on “sauteé” mode or until all the liquid evaporates. Turn off the machine, add 1 1/2 tbsp ketchup, and give it a good mix.

step 6 how to make pulled pork in an instant pot
7

Assemble the sliders with burger buns, pulled pork, slaw, and coriander. Add more veggies if desired.

step 7 how to make pulled pork in an instant pot

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 503 kcal | Fat 31 g | Saturated Fat 9 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat 12 g | Cholesterol 91 mg | Sodium 540 mg | Potassium 490 mg | Carbohydrate 31 g | Fiber 2 g | Sugar 7 g | Protein 21 g | Vitamin A 2871 IU | Vitamin C 18 mg | Calcium 45 mg | Iron 2 mg