Make this super easy and juicy Instant Pot Pulled Pork for a tasty lunch or dinner. This recipe is made with simple ingredients and is great for dinner or gatherings!
❤️ Why you'll love it
This is seriously the best pulled pork recipe! It's so easy to make and comes together very quickly in the instant pot. Plus, this recipe is full of flavor and can be served with just about any side dish you like.
The pork is cooked in a flavorful blend of beef broth, sugar-free BBQ sauce, and homemade pork seasoning until it's so tender that it falls apart easily. So if you're looking for an easy meal that will make your family smile or for a party or potluck, this is it!
🥘 Equipment Used
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You can cook this pork in an instant pot pressure cooker or a slow cooker. If you don't have an instant pot, any electric pressure cooker will do.
🧾 Ingredients Used
- Pork tenderloin: You can get a high-quality cut at the grocery store or butcher.
- Olive oil: You could also use avocado oil if you prefer.
- Homemade pork seasoning: This pork seasoning works perfectly. I make it with easy pantry ingredients like garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. You can also use your favorite spices.
- Beef broth: You can use beef stock, chicken broth, or vegetable broth.
- Sugar-free BBQ sauce: Use your favorite brand and flavor. Or try this homemade barbecue sauce.
🔪 How To Make This Recipe
- Cut the pork tenderloin into large chunks.
- Mix olive oil and pork seasoning in a small bowl, then rub all over the pork loin.
- Turn your instant pot to the saute setting and add olive oil.
- Brown the pork loin for 5 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
- Remove the pork from the instant pot and pour in the broth.
- Using a wooden spoon to deglaze the pot.
- Add the pork back to the bottom of the pot and set the instant pot on high pressure for 45mins.
- Let the pressure cooker do a natural release for 20 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
- Remove the pork, place it on a plate and shred it with two forks.
- Stir in the sugar-free BBQ and serve.
Make it in the slow cooker
Follow the instructions above, but cook on low for 8 hours in a slow cooker.
🥫 Storing and Reheating
This pulled pork can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze it for up to 2 months. To reheat, just put it in a pot on medium heat until warmed through.
💭 Tips and Variations
- If you're looking for a leaner cut of pork, try using a boneless pork shoulder or butt roast.
- For extra flavor, you can add some brown sugar or chili powder to the dry rub.
- If you want to make pulled pork sandwiches, shred the cooked pork and serve it on low-carb hamburger buns or romaine leaves with your favorite toppings.
- For more of a smoky flavor, you can add some liquid smoke to the cooking liquid before pressure cooking.
- Try using a stand mixer to shred your pork easily.
🍽️ What can I eat this recipe with?
This instant pot pork recipe is excellent for making lettuce wraps or adding to soups and salads.
Some other great low-carb recipes to serve with this pork include Keto Mashed Cauliflower and Instant Pot Cabbage.
👩🍳 Frequently asked questions
Why is my pulled pork tough in the Instant Pot?
When cooking pork in an Instant Pot, it's important not to let all the pressure out immediately. If you do, the meat might come out tough. Instead, you should let the pressure release slowly, which will help keep the pork tender.
Is it better to make pulled pork in the crock pot or Instant Pot?
Cooking meat slowly helps it stay tender and juicy. On the other hand, cooking meat quickly in a pressure cooker might make it a little less tender, but it's still a great option.
How much liquid do I put in my Instant Pot for pulled pork?
Make sure to add at least one cup of water or broth to the Instant Pot. You can also put a metal trivet in the pot and place the pork on top of it, or you can just put the pork directly in the liquid. Either way, the pork will be flavorful and delicious.
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📖 Recipe
Instant Pot Pulled Pork
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork tenderloin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon homemade pork seasoning
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup sugar-free BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil to sauté
Instructions
- Cut the pork tenderloin into large chunks.2 lbs pork tenderloin
- Mix olive oil and pork seasoning in a small bowl, then rub all over the pork loin.1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon homemade pork seasoning
- Turn your instant pot to the saute setting and add olive oil.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Brown the pork loin for 5 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
- Remove the pork from the instant pot and pour in the broth.1 cup beef broth
- Using a wooden spoon to deglaze the pot.
- Add the pork back to the bottom of the pot and set the instant pot on high pressure for 45mins.
- Let the pressure cooker do a natural release for 20 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
- Remove the pork, place it on a plate and shred it with two forks.
- Stir in the sugar-free BBQ and serve.1 cup sugar-free BBQ sauce
Make it in the slow cooker
- Follow the instructions above, but cook on low for 8 hours in a slow cooker.
Notes
- If you're looking for a leaner cut of pork, try using a boneless pork shoulder or butt roast.
- For extra flavor, you can add some brown sugar or chili powder to the dry rub.
- If you want to make pulled pork sandwiches, shred the cooked pork and serve it on low-carb hamburger buns or romaine leaves with your favorite toppings.
- For more of a smoky flavor, you can add some liquid smoke to the cooking liquid before pressure cooking.
- Try using a stand mixer to shred your pork easily.
Nutrition
Tayo Oredola is the founder of Low Carb Africa, where she shares healthy, low carb dishes with global flavors. She is passionate about teaching people how to cook drool-worthy dishes while losing weight and living their best lives. Tayo’s recipes have been featured on MSN, Women’s Health, Parade, Yahoo News, Pure Wow, Essence, and other online publications.
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