Instant Pot Pineapple BBQ Pulled Pork Bowls
Instant Pot Pineapple BBQ Pulled Pork Bowls are a deliciously easy dish that brings the flavors of summer barbecues right to your kitchen. Tender pulled pork is infused with smoky BBQ sauce and sweet pineapple, all served over fluffy rice for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings. With the Instant Pot’s help, you can enjoy this tropical flavor explosion in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro and sliced green onions for topping
Instructions
- Cut the pork shoulder into large chunks and season with salt and pepper.
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat oil. Sauté sliced onions and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add fresh pineapple and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the seasoned pork shoulder and BBQ sauce until well combined.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 60 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 15 minutes.
- Remove the pork, shred it with forks, and serve over rice with cilantro and green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Substitute apple juice for pineapple juice for a different flavor. Use chicken or jackfruit as alternatives to pork. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.