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Pulled pork sandwich topped with coleslaw.

Instant Pot Bone-In Pulled Pork Shoulder

Kaylie
This pulled pork recipe is so tasty and delicious. It’s made with bone-in pork shoulder and is ready in just over an hour in the Instant Pot. It’s perfect for feeding large groups at a BBQ or potluck with crowd-pleasing pulled pork sandwiches.
5 from 44 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Natural release and pressurizing time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 10 people
Calories 233 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot 6 or 8 quart

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds pork shoulder, bone in
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • oil for searing the pork
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce, more to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cut roast into 5-6 pieces, about 3 to 4 inch thickness.
  • Mix dry ingredients and rub all over the pork pieces.
  • Press saute function on the instant pot then add the oil. When it reads "hot", add the meat and sear, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Cook in batches as needed.
  • Remove the meat and set aside.
  • Add the broth, with a wooden spoon, scrape any residual brown bits into the broth.
  • Add pork back in, close the lid, seal the valve on cook on manual high pressure pressure for 60 minutes.
  • When done, let the pressure naturally release.
  • Strain liquid, reserve ¼ cup to mix in with pulled pork.
  • Shred the pork, add the reserved broth and mix in your fav BBQ sauce, add more to your taste.
  • Serve over a nicely toasted brioche bun topped with coleslaw and pickles!

Notes

*Nutritional facts provided is only an estimate. Accuracy for nutritional information on recipes on this site is not guaranteed.
  • Keep the bone in while cooking, you won’t need to add any additional cooking time as the roast is cut into smaller pieces. 
  • Reserve some of the cooked broth to pour on the pulled pork, this adds all the delicious flavors and some additional fat.

Nutrition

Serving: 10peopleCalories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 22gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1165mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 438IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg
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