Instant Pot Pulled Pork Shoulder
This easy Instant Pot pulled pork shoulder recipe is the perfect pork shoulder roast made in your pressure cooker. A great option for easy weeknight dinners, and a fantastic way to meal prep pork shoulder.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy, healthy, instant pot, keto, pork shoulder, pulled pork, shredded pork
Servings: 6
Calories: 208kcal
Cut meat into 3 large chunks. If the pork shoulder has the rind attached, carefully remove this with a sharp knife.
Add vegetable oil to the Instant Pot, and turn on the SAUTE setting. Add the pork shoulder chunks. Saute for about 5 minutes, and turn the pork pieces to brown all sides evenly.
Remove the pork shoulder from the pot. Add water or chicken stock to the Instant Pot, and use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom. Make sure nothing is stuck to the pot.
Add the meat back to the pot, and top with seasoning.
Turn off the saute function. Seal the lid on the Instant Pot, and turn on the PRESSURE COOK or MANUAL setting for 45 minutes. The pressure cooker will take about 5-10 minutes to get to pressure before the timer starts counting down.
Remove the cooked pork shoulder from the Instant Pot. Shred the meat with two forks.
Strain the liquid from the Instant Pot. This will remove any chunks of fat from the liquid. Discard the fat, and add the liquid back to the pot.
Add the shredded meat back to the pot. The liquid will make the meat more juicy. Add any other seasoning or sauces to taste.
Serve the pulled pork immediately.
- Store leftover pulled pork in a refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 6 months. You can reheat it in a skillet or microwave, or use it cold.
- Feel free to replace the seasoning with any other spices, like taco seasoning, or a BBQ spice rub.
Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg