Easy Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe (for the instant pot)
This Easy Pressure Cooker Pot Pulled Pork Recipe is packed with smoky flavors and a homemade dry rub, giving you deliciously tender shredded pork in under an hour. Using a boneless pork butt and an instant pot, this recipe combines simple ingredients with the power of the Instant Pot's high-pressure cooking , making it one of my absolute favorite ways to cook pork.
Equipment
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 6 lb Boneless Pork Butt cut into large chunks
- 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- ¼ cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 2 tablespoon Neutral Oil
- 1 can Mexican Beer (such as Modelo)
- 1 cup Orange Juice
- 10 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Flaky Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the sauté function on your Instant Pot to medium-high heat. In a large bowl, toss pork pieces with kosher salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, cumin, and oregano.
- Add a small amount of neutral oil to the pot, then sear the pork in batches, turning until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Pour half the beer into the pot and deglaze with a wooden spoon, scraping up all brown bits.
- Add the pork back, followed by the remaining beer, orange juice, and garlic. Close the lid, set to high pressure, and cook for 40 minutes.
- Allow a natural release for at least 20 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure by turning the pressure valve..
- For extra flavor and texture, shred the pork on a baking sheet, broil if desired, and sprinkle with flaky salt before serving.