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Instant Pot Pulled Pork BBQ

Normally, this could take hours. However, This was done in an hour and 30 minutes, once Instant Pot was at required settings!
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Instant Pot, Pulled Pork BBQ

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast
  • 1 T extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 c chicken broth

Dry Rub

  • 1-1/2 t chili powder
  • 1/2 t smoked paprika
  • 1/2 t sea salt
  • 1/4 t cumin
  • 1/4 t sage
  • 1/4 t oregano
  • 1/8 t cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 t black pepper

Sauce

  • 1 T extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 T butter
  • 1/2 c finely diced red onion
  • 1/4 c water
  • 1/4 c chili sauce
  • 1/4 c ketchup
  • 2 T dark brown sugar
  • 2 T apple cider vinegar
  • 1 T lemon juice
  • 1 T Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 T molasses
  • 1 t Kosher salt
  • 1 T Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 t black pepper
  • 1/2 t smoked paprika

Instructions

  • If meat is wrapped, cut off string and cut it into 4 sections.
  • Mix rub ingredients and sprinkle/rub on all sides.
  • Set Instant Pot settings to SAUTE. Once preheated, saute meat in olive oil for about 8-10 minutes until browned on all sides.
  • Add chicken broth, then place the lid on and lock in place. Set PRESSURE COOK to HIGH. Set timer for 1 hour. Allow for a NATURAL RELEASE when cycle is completed. While this is working its magic, it would be a good time to prepare the sauce.

BBQ Sauce

  • In a small saucepan, brown onions in olive oil/butter, for abaout 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in the remainder of the ingredients and bring to a low boil.. SIMMER for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from burner.

Finishing Up

  • Take out pork; remove and discard visible fat. Shred remaining pork using a couple of forks.
  • You could add all the sauce to the shredded pork, or add it individually, if preferred.