Instant Pot Pulled Pork Sandwiches
These Instant Pot pulled pork sandwiches are loaded with juicy, tender pork cooked under pressure with smoky seasoning and tangy vinegar. Finished with BBQ sauce and piled high on toasted buns, they’re fast, flavorful, and perfect for quick meals or feeding a hungry group.
Equipment
- Instant Pot For pressure cooking and sautéing
- Tongs To turn pork pieces
- Mixing bowl For shredding and mixing sauce
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup water or broth
- 1 cup BBQ sauce plus more for serving
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 sandwich buns toasted, for serving
Instructions
- Season pork chunks with paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat well.
- Set Instant Pot to sauté. Sear pork on all sides in batches until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add apple cider vinegar and water or broth to the pot. Scrape up browned bits from the bottom.
- Return pork to the pot. Seal lid and cook on HIGH pressure for 60 minutes. Let naturally release for 15 minutes.
- Remove pork and shred with forks. Stir in BBQ sauce and a bit of the cooking liquid.
- Serve on toasted buns. Add more BBQ sauce or toppings like coleslaw or pickles if desired.
Notes
- Great for meal prep—store extra meat in freezer-safe containers and reheat with sauce.
- Try adding spicy BBQ sauce or sliced jalapeños for a heat boost.
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