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Instant Pot Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Instant Pot Pulled Pork Sandwiches

5 from 1 vote
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Tender, fall-apart Instant Pot pulled pork sandwiches made with a simple homemade dry rub and your favorite BBQ sauce. An easy, budget-friendly weeknight dinner that tastes like it slow-cooked all day.

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, Boston butt, cut into 3–4 large chunks
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup beef or chicken broth
  • 1 to 1½ cups BBQ sauce, plus more for serving
  • 6 hamburger or brioche buns, toasted
  • Coleslaw, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the pork chunks.
  • Press Sauté on the Instant Pot and heat the canola oil. Brown the pork on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Work in batches if needed to avoid crowding.
  • Pour in the broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Lock the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Select Pressure Cook (Manual) on High for 60 minutes.
  • When cooking finishes, let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then carefully move the valve to Venting to release any remaining pressure.
  • Transfer the pork to a bowl and shred it with two forks. Stir in the BBQ sauce until well coated.
  • Pile the pulled pork onto toasted buns, top with coleslaw if desired, and serve.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot (6-quart or larger)
  • Two forks (for shredding)

Notes

  • Cut matters: Use pork shoulder/Boston butt, not loin, for tender shreddable meat.
  • For extra flavor: Reduce the leftover cooking liquid on Sauté for a few minutes and stir it into the shredded pork.
  • Make ahead: Refrigerate up to 3–4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
  • Sliders: Use small slider buns for parties and game day.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 579kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 60gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 2048mgPotassium: 1031mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 577IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 4mg