How to make Instant Pot Pulled Pork - Instant Pot Recipes

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.

Start by taking 2 cups of Dr. Pepper.

Add 2 tablespoons of your favorite barbecue rub to the Dr. Pepper, one tablespoon at a time.

Add 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to the mixture and mix everything together.

Inject the pork shoulder with the Dr. Pepper mixture, making about 25 to 30 injections all over the pork.

Rub the pork shoulder with your favorite barbecue rub, coating all four sides and the edges.

Place the seasoned pork in the fridge for about 3 to 4 hours to marinate.

After marinating, put the pork in the Instant Pot with 1 cup of water or chicken broth.

Seal the Instant Pot and set it to pressure cook for 2 hours.

Once the cooking time is done, turn off the Instant Pot and let it naturally release for 20 to 30 minutes.

After the pressure has released, carefully open the Instant Pot and remove the pork, which will be very tender.

Shred the pork using forks, as it will fall apart easily.

Add some of the cooking juices from the Instant Pot back into the shredded pork for flavor.

Mix in your favorite barbecue sauce to the shredded pork.

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