Instant Pot Pulled Pork
This Instant Pot Pulled Pork is tender, flavorful, and ready in about an hour thanks to pressure cooking. Made with simple seasonings and pork shoulder steaks, it’s perfect for sandwiches, bowls, tacos, and easy meal prep.
Servings: 6
Calories: 168kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds pork shoulder steaks left whole
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
- ½ cup BBQ sauce for serving
Instructions
- Combine salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pat the pork dry with paper towels and then season all sides.
- All olive oil to the Instant Pot and turn on the Sauté setting. Sear the pork for 2–3 minutes per side, working in batches if needed. Press Cancel when done.
- Pour in the chicken broth or water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Close the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Pressure cook on High for 60 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally for 15–20 minutes, then quickly release any remaining pressure.
- Shred the pork with two forks. Drain excess liquid, then toss with BBQ sauce, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition information is an approximation and will vary.
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 759mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 223IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
