Pulled pork is such a versatile ingredient that can be used in sandwiches, tacos, main dishes, and more. But, maybe you don’t have access to a smoker or have the 12-18 hours it takes to smoke a pork shoulder. That’s where the instant pot comes in!
You will be amazed at the depth of flavor, tenderness, and smoky flavor you’ll get from this easy and quick recipe.
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GF DF Insanely Delicious Easy Instant Pot Pulled Pork
Quick, easy, and oh so delicous! You'll think this pork was smoked for 12 hours!
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Kitchen Tongs with Silicone Tips
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Prep Bowls, 4 inch
The Ingredients
The Pork
- 4 lbs pork shoulder
For the Pork Rub
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp ground coffee
- 2 tbsp Kosher salt
- 1 tbsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp dry mustard powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Yellow Mustard
For Searing the Pork
For Cooking the Pork
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic left whole
- 1 lime, juiced
- 3 drops Liquid Smoke
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup water
The Process
Mise en Place for the Pork
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Measure and mix all the dry ingredients for the pork rub into a prep bowl. The mustard will go directly on the pork later.
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder.
- Cut the pork into baseball-sized pieces and place on a sheet pan and set aside.
Season the Pork
- Coat the pork liberally with mustard on all sides.
- Sprinkle the seasoning/rub mix liberally on all sides of the pork and rub into the pork.
- Cover the sheet pan with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 1-2 hours. More time equals more flavor!
Mise en Place for the Sear and Cook
- Chop onion into small chunks and place in a prep bowl.
- Juice the lime and place in a prep bowl.
- Smash the cloves of garlic and place in a prep bowl
- Get your bay leaves out and ready.
- Measure out the chicken stock and water
Sear the Pork
- Add 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil to a cast-iron skillet and set heat to medium-high.
- Once the oil is very hot, work in batches so you don't crowd the pan, and add pork to the pan. The goal is to achieve a very hard sear. The darker the better.
- Once you have achieved a hard sear on one side, flip the pork and sear another side. Continue the process until all sides are seared.
- Remove the pork from the pan and add the rest of the pork, replicating the steps above.
Into the Instant Pot!
- Add the seared pork to the Instant Pot.
- Add the garlic, onion, lime juice, Liquid Smoke, and bay leaves to the Instant Pot.
- Add the chicken stock and the water to the Instant Pot. Make sure the liquid fills half of the pot. If not, add more chicken stock or water.
- Pressure cook on high for 45 minutes.
Shred and Enjoy!
- Remove the pork from the Instant Pot to a cutting board or sheet pan.
- Shred the port with two forks.
- Ladle a bit of the juice from the Instant Pot onto the pork and mix to combine. This will add even more flavor to the pork.
- Eat the pork now or freeze in individual freezer bags for later use.
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Nutrition
Serving: 4ozCalories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 14gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 895mgPotassium: 298mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 256IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg
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