Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork
Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork is a crowd-pleasing dish that brings the flavors of summer cookouts right to your kitchen. This simple recipe features succulent pork shoulder slow-cooked to perfection in an Instant Pot, coated in a rich BBQ sauce with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Whether you serve it on toasted buns with coleslaw or straight from the platter, each bite is bursting with flavor that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tsp paprika (preferably smoked)
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Slice the onion and mince the garlic. Gather all ingredients.
- 2. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat olive oil. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until browned (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- 3. Remove pork and add onions and garlic to the pot, sautéing until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- 4. Sprinkle paprika and cayenne over onions, return pork to the pot, and pour BBQ sauce over everything.
- 5. Close the lid and set to manual high pressure for 60 minutes.
- 6. Once done, carefully release pressure, shred pork using two forks, mix in more BBQ sauce if desired, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, let the pulled pork rest before shredding. - Customize your BBQ sauce; try different flavors or add extra spices like smoked paprika. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days.