This Instant Pot Pulled Pork Sandwiches recipe is one of the best if you are looking to make pulled pork sandwiches in your pressure cooker.
With very little prep time, you will be amazed at how amazing the pork turns out. If you don't often cook with pork, it is important to select a Pork Shoulder versus the other type of cuts available. You shouldn't have any trouble finding pork shoulder as it's a very common cut.
You may, however, have a hard time finding a boneless pork shoulder. No worries, you can still use a bone-in but you will need to spend the extra time cutting the meat off the bone!
🥃 Alcohol Warning
Please take into consideration that some of the alcohol in this recipe may not completely burn off and the remains could be of significant concern to recovering alcoholics, parents, and others who have ethical or religious reasons for avoiding alcohol.
💭 Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
The Instant Pot is a combination pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer with a few other capabilities. With an Instant Pot, you can make some recipes in minutes compared to hours the traditional way. While not always the case, it's a very handy appliance if you are always on the run.
The Instant Pot comes with several safety features. If you happen to encounter an error message on the display of your IP, I suggest you visit Instant Pot's Official Customer Care Center.
If you frequently use your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker, you've probably experienced a "smelly" lid. Here's a simple way to get rid of the smell. Fill the Instant Pot with 2 Cups of White Vinegar. Seal the lid. Use the steam setting for 2 minutes. Remove the rubber ring from the lid and let dry completely before using it.
For more great recipes you can make in your Instant Pot visit this page. And if you are looking for another great sandwich recipe, make sure you give my BBQ Beef Sandwich recipe a try.
💭 Ingredient Substitution
If you don't have any beer on hand and don't want to go to the grocery store, or simply don't want to use beer, you can use an equal amount of Apple Juice in its place. Apple pairs very well with Pork.
If you've ever wondered what part of the pig Pork Shoulder comes from check out the picture below. Surprised?
An alternative to using chicken broth is Better Than Bouillon. I often use it when I don't have broth on hand.
For more delicious recipes with Pork, I suggest you check these out:
📋 What Ingredients do I need
You will need the following ingredients to make this Pulled Pork Sandwiches recipe in your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker (see recipe card for quantities): Chili Powder, Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Boneless Pork Shoulder, Vegetable Oil, Yellow Onion, Beer, Ketchup, Low Sodium Chicken Broth, Honey, Apple Cider Vinegar and Whole Grain Mustard.
🥣 How to Make these Instant Pot Pulled Pork Sandwiches
In a small bowl, combine chili powder, salt and pepper and mix well. Rub spice mixture into the pork ensuring it is completely covered.
Add oil to your Instant Pot and press sauté. Add the pork in batches and cook for about 8 minutes or until browned on all sides. Remove to plate.
Add the onions, beer, ketchup, broth, honey, vinegar and mustard to the pot and cook for 2 minutes, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of pot. Return the pork to the pot ensuring all of the pork is covered in the liquid.
Secure lid and set the pressure release valve to the sealing position. Cook at high pressure for 45 minutes using the manual mode.
When complete, use a natural release for 10 minutes, then release the remaining pressure. Remove pork to a clean plate.
Skim excess fat from the surface of the liquid. Press saute and cook for another 10 minutes or the liquid has thickened. You can add some cornstarch if you want. Meanwhile, shred the pork using a couple of forks.
In a large bowl, combine the pork and 1 cup sauce and mix well.
Instant Pot Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 2 lbs Boneless Pork Shoulder, Cut into 3-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil, divided
- 1 Cup Yellow Onion, chopped
- 1 Cup Beer, Dark or Ale
- ⅓ Cup Ketchup
- ¼ Cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 3 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tablespoon Whole Grain Mustard
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, salt and pepper and mix well. Rub spice mixture into the pork ensuring it is completely covered.
- Add oil to your Instant Pot and press sauté. Add the pork in batches and cook for about 8 minutes or until browned on all sides. Remove to plate.
- Add the onions, beer, ketchup, broth, honey, vinegar and mustard to the pot and cook for 2 minutes, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of pot. Return the pork to the pot ensuring all of the pork is covered in the liquid.
- Secure lid and set the pressure release valve to the sealing position. Cook at high pressure for 45 minutes using the manual mode.
- When complete, use a natural release for 10 minutes, then release remaining pressure. Remove pork to a clean plate.
- Skim excess fat from the surface of the liquid. Press saute and cook for another 10 minutes or the liquid has thickened. You can add some cornstarch if you want. Meanwhile, shred the pork using a couple of forks.
- In a large bowl, combine the pork and 1 cup sauce and mix well.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
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