Instant Pot Pulled Pork
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
INGREDIENTS:
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4lb Pork Butt Roast, boneless or bone-in
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3 tbs light brown sugar
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2 tsp salt
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1 tsp ground mustard
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp paprika
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
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1 1/2 cups chicken broth
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1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp liquid smoke
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2 tbs olive oil
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1/2 – 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce
DIRECTIONS:
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Trim fat from pork roast and cut into 4 same size chunks.
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Add all dry ingredients to a large bowl and whisk together. Add pork roast chunks to rub mix and coat well.
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Add 2 tbs olive oil to Instant Pot and set to saute. Once it indicates hot, add 2 pieces of the pork. Sear on each side for about 2 minutes each. Remove pork and set aside on a plate. Repeat with remaining pork pieces.
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Once pork is seared and removed from pot, press cancel and add 1/2 cup chicken broth. Use a wooden spoon and deglaze the bottom of the pot. Make sure to scrape up all the bits. Then add remaining chicken broth. Worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke.
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Place pork chunks directly into the liquid in the pot, spacing out as best possible. Secure lid and make sure vent is set to sealing. Pressure cook/manual on high pressure for 60 minutes.Then let pressure release naturally for 20 minutes or until pin drops.
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Remove pork to a large bowl and shred with 2 forks. Add you favorite BBQ sauce as desired.
