Instant Pot Barbecue Pulled Pork
Tender and juicy Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork! This easy pulled pork recipe is so quick to make barbecue in the Instant Pot!
Servings : 12 Servings
Ingredients
FOR THE SPICE RUB
- 1 tablespoon , or to taste, chili powder
- 1/2 tabelspoon , or to taste, paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
FOR THE PORK
- 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder
- 4 to 6 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 yellow onions, quartered
- 1 cup Honey Barbecue Sauce, plus more for serving
- 1 cup water OR low sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Cut the pork in about 3 to 4 pieces so it's easier to manage.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Evenly coat the pork with the spice rub; cover and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Remove from fridge; cut several slits in the meat and stick garlic cloves inside the slits.
- Press “Sauté” on the Instant Pot and heat the olive oil.
- Add the pork and brown on all sides; this may have to be done in 2 batches.
- Add onions, 1 cup barbecue sauce, and water or chicken broth to the meat inside the instant pot; stir to combine.
- Close the lid, turn the vent to “Sealing” and set the instant pot/pressure cooker to “Manual” for 60 minutes.
- When time is up, let the vent naturally release. DON'T do the quick release option.
- Open the lid and, using a slotted spoon, transfer the pork to a large cutting board or plate; set aside.
- Press the “Sauté” button on the Instant Pot and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, or until it has reduced by half.
- In the meantime, using two forks, shred the pork.
- Once the sauce has reduced, add the shredded pork back into the sauce; stir until well combined.
- Serve immediately with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
Notes
WW FREESTYLE POINTS: 12
Nutrition
Serving: 5 ounces | Calories: 264 kcal | Carbohydrates: 14 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 7 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 91 mg | Sodium: 539 mg | Potassium: 711 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 9 g | Vitamin A: 276 IU | Vitamin C: 2 mg | Calcium: 32 mg | Iron: 2 mg | Net Carbs: 13 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.