Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork
10 m
Prep Time
55 m
Cook Time
- 3 pound pork shoulder cut into 4 large chunks
- 1 can coca cola may sub dr pepper or root beer
- 2 1/2 cups bbq sauce see note
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 6 hamburger buns for serving
- 1
Add pork to a lightly greased pressure cooker/instant pot. Pour coca cola over the pork.
- 2
Stir together 2 cups bbq sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pour over pork.
- 3
Place lid on the pressure cooker, sliding into the locked position. Set to pressure cook for 45 minutes. Do a natural release for 10 minutes, then turn valve to the vent position. Once float valve has dropped, remove lid.
- 4
Use two forks to shred pork into small chunks. Use a slotted spoon to transfer pork to a bowl (discard liquid from pressure cooker) and stir remaining 1/2 cup bbq sauce with shredded pork.
- 5
Serve pulled pork on hamburger buns. Optional sandwich toppings to take your pulled pork to the next level: mayo, extra bbq sauce, and cole slaw.