Instant Pot Recipe For Pulled Pork Sandwiches

June 04, 2023 Post a Comment

Instant Pot Pulled Pork Sandwiches Hot Rod's Recipes from www.hotrodsrecipes.com

Description

Pulled pork sandwiches are a classic and popular American dish. It's made with slow-roasted pork shoulder, which has been cooked in a special sauce and shredded into bite-sized pieces. It's usually served on a toasted bun, with a variety of toppings, such as coleslaw, barbecue sauce, and pickles. This Instant Pot recipe is a great way to make pulled pork sandwiches quickly and easily. The pork shoulder is cooked in a flavorful broth, and then shredded and mixed with a delicious barbecue sauce. The result is a juicy and tender sandwich that everyone will love.

Prep Time

This Instant Pot pulled pork sandwich recipe takes about 15 minutes of active prep time. This includes chopping the vegetables and mixing the ingredients for the barbecue sauce. Once the ingredients are prepped, the rest of the cooking process is hands-off.

Cook Time

The total cook time for this Instant Pot pulled pork sandwich recipe is about 1 hour and 45 minutes. This includes about 20 minutes for the pork to come to pressure, about 25 minutes for the pork to cook, and about 1 hour for the pork to rest and the sauce to thicken.

Ingredients

For this Instant Pot pulled pork sandwich recipe, you'll need:

2-3 lb pork shoulder
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons molasses
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
8 hamburger buns, toasted

Instructions

To make this Instant Pot pulled pork sandwich recipe, follow these steps:

Season the pork shoulder with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger, and black pepper.
Add the pork shoulder, onion, garlic, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the Instant Pot.
Secure the lid and make sure the steam valve is in the sealed position.
Select the "Meat/Stew" setting and set the timer for 25 minutes.
When the cooking time is finished, let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then release the remaining pressure manually.
Carefully remove the pork from the Instant Pot and shred it using two forks.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, molasses, red pepper flakes, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Add the shredded pork to the Instant Pot and pour the sauce over the top. Stir to combine.
Select the "Sauté" setting and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
To assemble the sandwiches, place some of the shredded pork on the bottom half of a toasted hamburger bun. Top with desired toppings and the top half of the bun. Enjoy!

Equipment

For this Instant Pot pulled pork sandwich recipe, you'll need the following equipment:

Instant Pot
Cutting board
Knife
Measuring cups and spoons
Whisk
Spatula
Hamburger buns

Notes

This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd. You can also use different types of barbecue sauce or toppings to customize the flavor. For a low-carb option, serve the pulled pork in lettuce wraps instead of hamburger buns.

Nutrition: Per Serving

This Instant Pot pulled pork sandwich recipe yields 8 servings. Each serving contains approximately:

420 calories
19 g fat
55 g carbohydrates
27 g protein

Recipe Tips

To make this Instant Pot pulled pork sandwich recipe even easier, you can use pre-made barbecue sauce. If you have time, try marinating the pork shoulder with the barbecue sauce before cooking. This will add even more flavor to the dish. You can also use a slow cooker to make this recipe; just adjust the cooking time accordingly. Lastly, if you want a spicier sandwich, add more red pepper flakes to the sauce.