Instant Pot Apple Cider Pulled Pork
Instant Pot Apple Cider Pulled Pork is a flavorful and tender dish that elevates any meal. With the perfect balance of sweet apple cider and savory spices, this easy-to-make recipe transforms simple pork shoulder into a mouthwatering feast in just over an hour. Ideal for gatherings or cozy dinners at home, serve it on buns, in tacos, or over rice for a satisfying experience everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your choice)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks.
- In a bowl, mix salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic; rub this mixture over the pork.
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and add oil. Cook chopped onions until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add the seasoned pork chunks to the pot and sear on all sides until browned.
- Pour in apple cider and scrape any bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Close the lid and set to high pressure for 60 minutes; let pressure naturally release afterward.
- Shred the pork with two forks in the pot and stir in barbecue sauce to taste.
- Serve on buns or with sides of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 133g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider searing the meat longer before adding liquids. - Customize your dish by substituting apple cider with orange juice for a citrus twist or adding chipotle peppers for extra heat. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days; reheat with a splash of apple cider to maintain moisture.