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Instant pot pulled pork

Instant pot pulled pork

By Benjamin Ngoc
30’ Prep time
60’ Cook time
90’ Total time
445 Calories
10 Serving

Summary

Mouthwatering, easy to make instant pot pulled pork ready in less than 2 1/2 hours. serve this tender, fall apart bbq on a bun with creamy coleslaw for the perfect crowd pleasing meal year round.
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Step by Step

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Step 1

In 6 or 8 quart Instant Pot, add water and place trivet on top. Set aside.
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Step 2

In a small bowl, combine onion and garlic powders, smoked paprika, salt, black and cayenne peppers. Whisk well. Place pork roast on a large plate and sprinkle/rub with a spice mix all around, scooping some from the plate.
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Step 3

Transfer pork roast to Instant Pot.
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Step 4

Place lid on top, set venting valve to Sealing and cook for 1 hour on High pressure.
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Step 5

While roast is cooking, make coleslaw by combining cabbage, herbs, yogurt, mayo, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Step 6

After done let pressure come down on its own – Natural Release. Move valve to Venting. Open pressure cooker.
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Step 7

Remove roast on a cutting board. Cut off twine and shred meat with 2 forks. If some spots have tough tissue, chop with a knife. Reserve 1 cup broth and discard the rest. Press Saute on Instant Pot and add broth, tomato paste, maple syrup and liquid smoke. Whisk, bring to a boil and simmer for 3 minutes. Add shredded pork, stir and adjust salt and cayenne pepper to taste, if necessary.
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Step 8

Serve pulled pork on a bun, topped with coleslaw.

Tips and Warnings

  • Store: Refrigerate meat in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in a small pot with a splash of broth by simmering on low while covered. Stir a few times.
  • Freeze: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and then reheat as per instructions above.
  • Pork roast size: 4 lbs would fit 6 quart pot better and 5 lbs fits into 8 quart. Pictured is 8 quart Instant Pot.
  • Smoked paprika: If you don’t have smoked paprika, you can use regular paprika but you absolutely have to use liquid smoke.
  • Where to buy liquid smoke? You can find liquid smoke in a condiment aisle of many grocery stores or on Amazon. It is necessary to create smoky flavour.
  • More heat: This pulled pork is mild. You can add more cayenne and make it very hot.
  • Additional rub spices: A pinch of brown sugar, ground mustard, ground cumin or chili powder could be added to your dry rub.
  • Sugar free BBQ sauce: Replace liquid sweetener with your favorite liquid sugar free syrup.

Ingredient

  • Smoked paprika
    Smoked paprika
    1 tsp
  • Salt
    Salt
    1.5 tsp
  • Ground black pepper
    Ground black pepper
    1 tsp
  • Cayenne
    Cayenne
    0.25 tsp
  • Salt
    Salt
    1 pinch
  • Ground black pepper
    Ground black pepper
    1
  • Water
    Water
    23659 g
  • Water
    Water
  • Mayo
    Mayo
    56 g
  • Garlic powder
    Garlic powder
    1 tbsp
  • Onion powder
    Onion powder
    1 tbsp
  • Maple syrup or honey
    Maple syrup or honey
    3 tbsp
  • Fresh parsley or dill
    Fresh parsley or dill
    15 g
  • Plain regular or greek yogurt
    Plain regular or greek yogurt
    150 g
  • Pork butt roast
    Pork butt roast
    4.31 lbs
  • Cans of tomato paste
    Cans of tomato paste
    2 6 oz each
  • Liquid smoke
    Liquid smoke
    1 tbsp
  • Round like kaiser or sandwich buns
    Round like kaiser or sandwich buns
    10
  • Plain regular or greek yogurt
    Plain regular or greek yogurt

Nutrition Facts

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