1-2 hours4-6 servingsAmerican

Pulled Pork

By Jeffrey Eisner

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4-6 servings

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1-2 hours

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Easy

Pulled Pork
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Main Dishes, Side Dish, Snacks

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 85 min

Total Time: 1-2 hours

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 3 to 4 lbs boneless pork shoulder or butt
  • 1 tbsp liquid smoke
  • 1 large Spanish onion
  • 2 cups Coca-Cola or Dr Pepper
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • Potato rolls or hamburger buns
If you’ve ever wanted to just throw a hunk of meat in your Instant Pot and end up with tasty, lip-smackin’ barbecue pulled pork, meet your new favorite recipe.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Brush the pork with the liquid smoke and then roll in the bowl with the spices to coat. Set aside.
  3. Place the onion wedges in the Instant Pot, round sides down. Add the soda and lay the pork pieces on top of the onion.
  4. Secure the lid, move the valve to the sealing position, and hit Manual or Pressure Cook on High Pressure for 60 minutes. When done, allow a 10-minute natural release, followed by a quick release.
  5. Transfer the pork and onion to a mixing bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup of the juices from the pot and discard the rest.
  6. Shred the pork and onion with a pair of forks or a hand mixer, and mix in the reserved juices and barbecue sauce before serving with some slaw in rolls or buns.

Notes

Jeff’s Tip: If you like your pork spicy, feel free to add some sriracha, chili powder, or Cajun/Creole seasoning. Or make it Hawaiian style with a mango barbecue sauce!

About the chef

Jeffrey Eisner

Jeffrey Eisner

Jeffrey Eisner is a multiple-time #1 bestselling author where his debut cookbook was one of the most sold during the 2020 pandemic – a time when people were cooking at home more than ever. His trusted and signature recipes earned him numerous appearances on both national and international television. He develops and tests his recipes in both the rural farmlands and in the bustling city. When not cooking, he enjoys traveling with his partner Richard, and spoiling their dog, Banjo the Norwich Terrier. He also loves pinball.

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