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Instant Pot Pulled Pork Recipe Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce for Weeknights

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A quick and easy pulled pork recipe made in the Instant Pot with a homemade BBQ sauce, perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in under an hour, this tender and flavorful dish is a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 lbs boneless pork shoulder
  • 1 large yellow onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Splash of oil for sautéing

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Generously season all sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and add a splash of oil. Toss in the sliced onion and cook until translucent and slightly golden, about 4 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom.
  5. Place the pork shoulder on top of the onions.
  6. In a small bowl, mix tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour this mixture over the pork, spreading it evenly.
  7. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set it to high pressure for 45 minutes.
  8. Let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes after cooking.
  9. Remove the pork and shred it with forks or meat claws right in the pot.
  10. Stir the pork into the sauce, making sure every bite is coated.
  11. If the sauce looks too thin, switch the Instant Pot back to sauté and simmer for a few minutes until it thickens.

Notes

[‘Let the pressure release naturally for at least 15 minutes to keep the pork moist and tender.’, ‘Save the cooking liquid and stir it back into the shredded pork for extra juiciness.’, ‘Use boneless pork shoulder for easier shredding.’, ‘If sauce is watery, simmer on sauté mode after shredding to thicken.’, ‘Double the sauce if making leftovers to keep pork moist overnight.’, ‘Use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce and chicken broth to keep recipe gluten-free.’, ‘Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of broth to maintain moisture.’]

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Keywords: Instant Pot, pulled pork, BBQ sauce, weeknight dinner, easy recipe, homemade BBQ sauce, pork shoulder, pressure cooker

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