#Instant pot pulled pork how to#

I recommend buying a 3.5-4.5 pound of boneless pork butt and having the butcher cut it in half for you. How to Make Instant Pot Pulled Pork with Sweet Baby Rays Sauce Cut the pork shoulder roast into 4 large sections. Shred the pork, serve with leftover sauce, and enjoy! How To Make Pulled Pork What Cut Of Meat To Use For Pulled Pork?īoston butt is the ideal cut of meat for making juicy pulled pork. For stove-top, if the temperature gets to low after you open the pot, just reheat until warm. If using an instant pot, you can use the keep warm setting. The pork butt needs time to relax and the muscle fibers will get super soft. You can even let the pork rest in the pot without opening the lid for 3 hours. The most important part of this pulled pork recipe is to let the pot rest for at least 1 hour after the cook time is up. If using stove-top pressure cooker, cook time begins once pressure has been achieved. Put the lid on the instant pot and pressure cook on high for 1 hour. Add 1 cup of enchilada sauce and enough water to almost cover the pork butt. Sear on all sides until dark brown and crusty. Secure lid and make sure vent is set to sealing. If using a stove-top, follow the same instructions. Place pork chunks directly into the liquid in the pot, spacing out as best possible. Add 3 tablespoons of avocado oil to the instant pot and add the pork butt. Season the pork all over with the spice rub and a good dusting of salt. Meanwhile, preheat the instant pot to saute high, or preheat a stove-top pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Make a spice rub by adding the cumin, smoked paprika, chile powder, and other spices to a small bowl and mix well. Add chicken broth to the pot and deglaze the. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. A boneless pork butt is the perfect cut for making pulled pork, it will fall apart after being cooked under pressure in the instant pot. Directions Combine brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, paprika, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, mustard, cayenne pepper, cumin and pepper. Start off with a 3.5-4.5 pound pork butt. Set a 6-qt Instant Pot® to the high saute setting. Toss pork pieces and seasonings in gallon-size resealable bag until well-coated. Pat pork dry with paper towels, trim off excess fat, remove bone if present, and cut meat into roughly 8 even pieces. How To Make Pulled Pork In The Instant Pot Prepare Pork: Stir all dry seasonings with spoon until well-mixed set aside. If you don’t have an instant pot, the recipe is almost exactly the same, I will break it down each way for you. So many folks over on the FlavCity Instagram and Facebook stories have been asking for the recipe, so now is the time.Īll you need for this juicy pulled pork recipe is 4 ingredients, an instant pot, and a little patience. I have been making pulled pork in the instant pot for quite some time.