Make Pulled Pork in an Instant Pot – the EASY Way!

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Pork tenderloin is leaner, while pork butt is often more affordable.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be healthier with less sugar, while ketchup is budget-friendly.

Cut the pork shoulder into two pieces for quicker cooking.

Season the pork with salt and pepper.

Set the Instant Pot to sauté and heat until hot.

Add 1-2 tablespoons of oil to the pot once it's hot.

Brown each piece of pork in the pot to build flavor.

Remove the browned pork and add water to deglaze the pot.

Add 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce to the pot with the water.

Place the pork pieces back in the pot without stacking them.

Seal the lid and set the Instant Pot to pressure cook for 75 minutes.

After cooking, allow for a natural pressure release.

Remove the pork and place it on a rimmed baking sheet to shred.

Strain the cooking liquid to remove excess fat.

Shred the pork and return it to the pot with some of the cooking liquid.

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