Instant Pot Pulled Pork - Braised in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker - Amazing Full Length HD Video

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.

Welcome and introduction to making pulled pork.

Discuss the type of pork used: Boston butt, which is the upper portion of the shoulder.

Trim the Boston butt, removing about a quarter of the fat while reserving it for other uses.

Create a rub by combining 2 tablespoons sweet paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon ground mustard, 1 teaspoon onion salt, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon celery seed, and 1/2 cup brown sugar in a bowl.

Rub the spice mixture all over the trimmed pork butt, ensuring it gets into all nooks and crannies.

Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode for 30 minutes and wait until it indicates hot.

Add oil to the Instant Pot and let it heat for 5-10 seconds before adding the pork butt to sear.

Sear each side of the pork butt until caramelized, flipping to ensure all four sides are browned.

Once seared, pour in chicken broth to deglaze the bottom of the pot, mixing it with the juices.

Seal the Instant Pot lid and set it to meat/stew mode for 90 minutes on high pressure, with the release valve set to sealing position.

After 90 minutes, let the pressure release naturally for an additional 10 minutes before opening the lid.

Remove the pork butt from the pot, noting how easily the bone comes out and how tender the meat is.

Use a large scooper to fish out the pulled pork from the pot.

Shred the pork with forks, showcasing how easily it falls apart.

Prepare sliders by placing pulled pork on slider buns and adding barbecue sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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