{"id":8494,"date":"2020-03-28T07:46:37","date_gmt":"2020-03-28T12:46:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bowlofdelicious.com\/?p=8494"},"modified":"2020-09-23T08:39:53","modified_gmt":"2020-09-23T13:39:53","slug":"instant-pot-pulled-pork","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bowlofdelicious.com\/instant-pot-pulled-pork\/","title":{"rendered":"Instant Pot Pulled Pork"},"content":{"rendered":"

This Instant Pot Pulled Pork<\/strong> is so easy, delicious, and takes less than half the time to make<\/strong>– start to finish- than making it in the oven! Using your pressure cooker to make this low-carb, <\/strong>paleo, and whole30 compliant<\/strong> pulled pork recipe is SO easy and comes out SO flavorful and juicy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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You can pile it high on pulled pork sandwiches with your favorite barbecue sauce on a burger or slider bun, or add to tacos or burritos topped with cilantro and onion for a Tex-Mex meal.<\/p>\n

It’s cheap, it feeds a crowd, and it’s freezable<\/strong>. What more could you want?<\/p>\n

Don’t have a pressure cooker<\/a>? See recipe notes below for how to make this in your slow cooker or oven.<\/em><\/p>\n

I made this pulled pork recipe when I was stocking my freezer for after I had my second baby. I stashed a whole bunch in my freezer (along with two batches of my favorite enchiladas<\/a>), <\/em>and thawed it out in portions for easy meals.<\/p>\n

Thank you, past Elizabeth. You are wise.<\/p>\n

Here’s how to make this instant pot pulled pork. This delicious, fall-apart, tender, juicy, flavor-packed pulled pork. Yummmmm.<\/p>\n

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How long does it take to cook pulled pork?<\/h2>\n

Pressure cooker recipes can often be deceiving when it comes to cooking times, since many recipes don’t account for the time it takes for it to come up to pressure. While this Instant Pot Pulled Pork technically cooks for 60 minutes, you should allow for 20-30 minutes more for it to come to pressure.<\/p>\n

But if you were to make this recipe in your oven, it would take about 4 hours to cook (not to mention heat up your house)<\/em>.<\/p>\n

In a slow cooker, it would take 4-8 hours.<\/p>\n

This recipe takes less than 2 hours, including prep, for the most meltingly tender pulled pork ever!<\/p>\n

What makes the Instant Pot<\/a> perfect for this recipe is not only the shortened cooking time, but the fact that you can sear the meat directly in the pressure cooker before cooking it fully.<\/p>\n

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How to make pulled pork in an pressure cooker<\/h2>\n
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  1. First, you’ll make an easy pork rub<\/strong> (or use your favorite pre-mixed one)<\/em> and cover every surface of a boneless, skinless pork shoulder, cut into pieces. You can use bone-in, but I find it much easier to use boneless, skinless pork, and it’s not much more expensive than bone-in.<\/li>\n
  2. Then, sear each side of the pork<\/strong> in order to brown the outside. This helps create a crispy, caramelized surface, and when you pull the pork apart when it’s finished cooking, these bits will be mixed with the succulent, tender meat of the pork, enhancing the texture. I’ve made pulled pork<\/a> without searing the meat before hand, and it’s also good, so if you’re in a hurry you could skip this. But If you have the time, it really makes it better! <\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Searing the pork first also creates a layer of browned bits in the bottom of the pan, which is then deglazed and cooked up with some onions<\/strong>. The browned bits will incorporate into the juices and add to the flavor.<\/li>\n
  4. Once the pork is browned and the onions are cooked, the pork is added back into the pressure cooker<\/a><\/strong> with a mixture of apple cider vinegar, orange juice, and water<\/strong>. Then, it’s cooked for 60 minutes on high pressure. That’s it!<\/span>\"\"<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How to shred pulled pork and reduce the juices<\/h2>\n

    The easiest way to shred the pulled pork is to use two forks. If you’ve cooked it correctly, it will be so tender this step will be almost effortless.<\/p>\n

    And it’s a good indicator of whether you cooked it for long enough- if it doesn’t fall apart to the touch, it likely needs a longer cooking time to make it more tender.<\/p>\n

    I remove the pork from the instant pot and place it on a rimmed baking sheet or large plate<\/strong>, to collect any juices (it gets messy if you use a cutting board for this)<\/em>.<\/p>\n

    While I’m shredding the pork, I set my pressure cooker to “sauté” and reduce the cooking juices by about half<\/strong>. This will concentrate the flavor a ton, making a delicious base for the shredded pork to swim in.<\/p>\n

    Then I shred the pork with two forks, add it BACK to the instant pot with the reduced juices, and serve it from there!<\/p>\n

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    How to store pulled pork<\/h2>\n

    You can keep pulled pork in the fridge for 3-5 days, and in the freezer in an airtight container or bag for about 6 months.<\/p>\n

    One important note about storing: store the pulled pork in the juices<\/strong>. Otherwise, it will dry out!<\/p>\n

    How to serve pulled pork<\/h2>\n

    Pulled pork is so versatile and you can do endless things with it. Here are some of my favorite ways to make pulled pork into a complete meal.<\/p>\n