Easy Instant Pot Pulled Pork

Perfectly seasoned and juicy cooked pulled pork ready in an instant using your Instant Pot. Flavor it up with your favorite BBQ Sauce.

I've had my Instant Pot for quite some time and think that I am finally getting the hang of it. I love how tender meat can get and how fast the meat gets done. Slow Cooker Pulled Pork takes 8 hrs or even longer on a smoker. This pulled pork was done in about an hr and it was so tender that it fell apart when I tried to take it out of the pot. Last weekend, I cooked a pot roast for my friend and we were both impressed at how fast it cooked everything. That made me inspired to try different types of meat and stews after.

Weight Watcher Pulled Pork

I tried to make a WW friendly version of pulled pork and it can be done. Use a light bun, they are 2 points each and toast them up in the oven or air fryer. Stubbs BBQ sauce has a 1 sp BBQ sauce and even 0 point sauce you can use if you like to top your pork off with that. That can be found at Wal-Mart. With 2 oz of pulled pork the smart points come to 9 per serving. Makes roughly 10 sandwiches. Oh yah, and this post isn't sponsored or anything, I just really like Stubbs BBQ Sauce. 🙂

Ingredients Needed 

• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoongarlic powder
• 1 tablespoons sea salt
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 onion, medium sized
• 1 3- 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast 
• 1 15 oz can of pineapple
• 1 cup water or chicken broth
• 2 tablespoonsliquidsmoke
• 2 cups barbecue sauce optional

How to Make 

1. Mix the paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt together in a small bowl.
2. Cut pork in half, then rub the spice blend all over each piece of pork. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or overnight.
3. Turn the Instant Pot on Sauté function and once it says "hot", add the oil.
4. Sauté pork 3-4 minutes on each side searing until it is brown. Turn off Instant Pot.
5. Add can of pineapple, chicken broth, onion, and liquid smoke then close the lid. Make sure the seal is closed.
6. Cook on “Manual” or "Meat/Stew" button for 90 minutes.
7. When done, let the pressure naturally release (about 10 minutes) or turn the valve to venting.
8. Place the pork onto a plate to shred with two forks.
9. If you like BBQ sauce on your pork, remove the excess liquid in pot and place the pulled pork back into the Instant Pot. Stir in about 1-2 cups of BBQ sauce, close the lid and place on warm until ready to serve.
10. Makes 8 servings ½ cup

Storage 

Always store leftovers in clean, food-grade containers. The  type  of container doesn’t really matter. Use zip lock, glass, plastic,  whatever!  Make sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container before putting it in the freezer or refrigerator.  

Frequently Asked Questions

What other cuts of meat can I make with pulled pork? 

Pork tenderloin or pork roast can be used. If you can't eat pork use roast beef. 

What to serve pulled pork with?

Make some shredded pork sandwiches with brioche buns and coleslaw. Make some pulled pork tacos. 

What kind of seasoning can I use? 

Worcestershire sauce, a teaspoon garlic powder, ground mustard, ground cumin, black pepper, or apple cider vinegar are all good seasonings to use on pork. First try out the recipe below and adjust if you need more seasoning.

I've even seen people add in a can of Dr pepper or Root Beer to their pulled pork.

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• French Fries in the Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Pickle Chips

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