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Published May 28, 2019. Last Updated June 27, 2019 By Alyssa Brantley 24 Comments

Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork

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Instant Pot Pulled Pork made into tacos on a white plate
overhead photo of pressure cooker pulled pork, a bowl of salsa and a plate of tacos

Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork that is perfectly seasoned and super tender. Use pork shoulder to make this easy pulled pork in the Instant Pot in under one hour! Made in partnership with Pacific Foods.

bowl of pulled pork made in the pressure cooker, tacos and salsa with sliced radish and chips

Summer is here and it’s freaking hot out. That means easy cooking and my pressure cooker pulled pork is exactly what you need to dominate weeknight dinners.

This recipe uses only a handful of easy to find ingredients and is mostly hands-off since it is made in the pressure cooker. I based it off of my popular Slow Cooker Chili Pulled Pork Tacos recipe. The recipes are different though as I needed to make changes to quickly impart flavor on the pork and to compensate for the need to add additional liquid to the pressure cooker.

Best part, you don’t need to wait around all day for the slow cooker to do its thing. This Instant Pot version is ready and on the table in just about one hour!

PRESSURE COOKER PULLED PORK INGREDIENTS:

  • Pressure Cooker (I have a 6-Quart Instant Pot Duo)
  • Boneless Pork Shoulder
  • Taco Seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
  • Avocado Oil (or other mild oil)
  • Sweet Onion
  • Pineapple Juice
  • Unsalted Chicken Stock or Broth

ingredients to make pressure cooker pulled pork recipe

CAN I USE CHICKEN STOCK TO COOK PORK?

Yes, Yes and YES.

Chicken Stock is so versatile and is a great base for other proteins. I regularly use chicken stock as a base for Pork, Goat, Lamb, Beef and even Poached Salmon.

HOW TO MAKE PRESSURE COOKER PULLED PORK

  1. Cut the pork shoulder into six large pieces and coat each with taco seasoning.
  2. Use the “Saute” setting of the electric pressure cooker to sear coated pork pieces in batches until browned.searing pork shoulder in the Instant Pot for pressure cooker pulled pork
  3. Add onions, pineapple juice, and stock to Instant Pot or another electric pressure cooker. Saute for a few minutes until onions begin to soften.heating ingredients in the Instant Pot for pressure cooker pulled pork
  4. Return browned pork pieces to Instant Pot and set to directed cooking time.
  5. Once done, use two large forks to “shred”. Mix with 1 cup of the cooking liquid, serve and Enjoy!

HOW TO SERVE PULLED PORK

  • Tacos. Pulled Pork makes amazing tacos. I recommend fresh cabbage, cilantro, radish, and avocado.
  • In a Salad. Think Mexican Salad Bowl with all of your favorite fixings. Perfect Keto Pulled Pork dinner.
  • Sandwiches. Pulled Pork Sandwiches are classic for a reason.
  • Bowl. Make a Chipotle copycat Pulled Pork Bowl using cauliflower rice or Instant Pot Rice.
  • Carnitas. Turn this into Carnitas in minutes. Directions below…

Freeze whatever you have leftover for another meal as this is very freezer friendly and reheats beautifully.

pulled pork tacos in front of bowl of instant pot pulled pork, salsa, broth and chips

CAN I MAKE PULLED PORK INTO CARNITAS?

Yes, Pressure Cooker Pork Carnitas is an easy next step…

  1. Preheat the oven to 450F.
  2. Use a slotted spoon to scoop the Pulled Pork onto a baking sheet.
  3. Spread out so that the pork is one layer.
  4. Pour 1 to 1.5 cups of the pork cooking liquid over the meat, toss and top with a pinch or two of good salt, then pop into the oven.
  5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, turn the meat and bake an additional 10 to 12 minutes until edges are crispy and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  6. If you are craving more of a “sauce” to top the carnitas, try this clean-ingredient Ortega copycat Taco Sauce.
  7. Serve as Carnitas and Enjoy!

Did you make this recipe? Please give it a star rating below!

Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Pressurizing Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 1 hr
 

Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork that is perfectly seasoned and super tender! Use pork shoulder to make this easy pulled pork in the Instant Pot in under one hour!

Course: Mains
Cuisine: American, Latin, Mexican
Keyword: carnitas, instant pot, pork tacos, pressure cooker, pressure cooker pulled pork, pulled pork
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 283 kcal
Author: Alyssa Brantley
5 from 8 votes
pulled pork topped with cilantro
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Ingredients
  • 5 pounds boneless pork shoulder cut into 6 pieces
  • 4 Tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2 Tablespoons avocado oil (or other mild tasting oil)
  • 1 medium sweet onion cut in 8 chunks
  • 1 cup Pacific Foods Organic Chicken Stock Unsalted Single Serve
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
Instructions
PREP:
  1. Remove string (if applicable) from pork shoulder. Cut into 6 evenly sized pieces and rub taco seasoning all over raw pork pieces. Set aside.

    Peel onion and cut into eighths. 

    Grab oil, stock and pineapple juice.

  2. Turn Pressure Cooker on to "Saute". Once hot, add avocado oil and then spiced pork pieces 3 at a time. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until all sides are browned.

    Remove and repeat with remaining 3 pieces. 

  3. Add onion pieces, pineapple juice and stock.

    Use a spatula or wooden spoon to gently scrape the bottom of the pot. Saute 3 to 4 minutes, until onions are just beginning to soften.

  4. Add browned pork pieces back to the pressure cooker. Set to "Meat, 35 minutes, high pressure" OR "manual, high pressure, 35 minutes"

    Since you have had the pot on Saute the whole time, it should only take 12 to 15 minutes to come to pressure.

    Allow for a 15 minutes natural pressure release and then do a quick release to remove remaining pressure.

  5. Use a tongs to remove pork pieces to a large bowl and the use two forks to shred into "pulled pork".

    Add 1 cup of cooking juice back to pulled pork, toss and serve.

    To serve as CARNITAS, see instructions listed above recipe.

NOTES:

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CARNITAS:

  • Preheat the oven to 450F.
  • Use a slotted spoon to scoop the Pulled Pork onto a baking sheet.
  • Spread out so that the pork is one layer.
  • Pour 1 to 1.5 cups of the pork cooking liquid over the meat, toss and top with a pinch or two of good salt, then pop into the oven.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, turn the meat and bake an additional 10 to 12 minutes until edges are crispy and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Nutrition Facts
Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 114mg38%
Sodium 200mg9%
Potassium 781mg22%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 43g86%
Vitamin A 80IU2%
Vitamin C 2.7mg3%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 1.9mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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UPDATE NOTES: This post was originally published in June 2018 and updated in May 2019 with edited photos, better instructions, and answers to the most commonly asked questions to make this a foolproof recipe.

DISCLOSURE:  This post is part of a series of posts sponsored by Pacific Foods. Pacific Foods has compensated me for my time to develop this recipe as their 2018 Brand Ambassador for Broths. Thank you for supporting the brands that make EverydayMaven possible. All opinions are my own.

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Comments

  1. Shiho says

    July 24, 2019 at 4:30 pm

    I love easy pressure cooker recipe! Thank you for the recipe my family loved it too 😀

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      July 25, 2019 at 8:49 am

      Perfect!! Thanks for letting me know 🙂

      Reply
  2. Erica says

    July 24, 2019 at 3:50 pm

    I’ve never thought to add taco seasoning to my pulled pork until I stumbled on this recipe…WOW. I want to eat eat every taco like this now, forget beef! SO good!

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      July 25, 2019 at 8:49 am

      So happy you loved the recipe Erica!

      Reply
  3. Kalee says

    June 17, 2019 at 12:05 pm

    Wow! I love how simple this recipe is! I’m always looking for things that taste this good that I can throw together so quickly!! I also love that I can make enough for leftovers and serve it in different ways through the week.

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      June 27, 2019 at 10:48 am

      Perfect Kalee!

      Reply
  4. Katherine says

    June 6, 2019 at 10:22 am

    The combo of taco seasoning and pineapple was awesome – we all loved it!!

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      June 7, 2019 at 10:00 am

      Thanks Katherine! So easy and so much flavor – thanks for the comment!

      Reply
  5. Tara says

    June 6, 2019 at 10:09 am

    This Pulled pork was SO easy! Flavorful and delicious. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      June 7, 2019 at 10:00 am

      You’re so welcome Tara!

      Reply
  6. Cheryl says

    June 5, 2019 at 5:44 pm

    Wow! This was so flavorful and easy to make. My tween helped me and did most of the work. We made tacos and Chipotle copycat bowls. Thanks for another amazing recipe Alyssa!

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      June 7, 2019 at 9:59 am

      So happy to hear it Cheryl!! Nothing like getting the kids involved and everyone eating the same thing and loving it!! <3

      Reply
  7. Janice says

    May 28, 2019 at 1:46 pm

    We made these yesterday for Memorial Day and boy were they G O O D. So easy and hands off. Turned them into Carnitas and had tacos and taco bowls for the low carb family. THANKS!

    Reply
    • Alyssa Brantley says

      May 28, 2019 at 1:49 pm

      So happy to hear it Janice!! Glad you and your family enjoyed this recipe and thanks for taking the time to let me know <3

      Reply
  8. Holli says

    July 9, 2018 at 1:51 pm

    Outstanding recipe! My family loves pork tacos.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      August 8, 2018 at 7:26 am

      Thanks Holli!

      Reply
  9. Diana Johnson says

    July 6, 2018 at 3:40 pm

    SO delicious! We love pork tacos.

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      August 8, 2018 at 7:25 am

      Me too – a family fav!

      Reply
  10. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    July 6, 2018 at 2:55 pm

    Sounds like an easy recipe to me!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      August 8, 2018 at 7:25 am

      It is – soo good too!

      Reply
  11. Jersey Girl Cooks says

    July 5, 2018 at 9:18 am

    This looks like the perfect meal and my family would absolutely love pulled pork!

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      August 8, 2018 at 7:24 am

      Hope they love it!

      Reply
  12. Meghan Trueman says

    July 2, 2018 at 7:53 pm

    Sounds fantastic! Can’t wait to try it. Any chance you’ve done a chili Colorado recipe with beef in the instant pot?

    Reply
    • EverydayMaven says

      August 8, 2018 at 7:21 am

      Not yet! But, I do have this chili recipe and have made it in the Instant Pot – reduce the liquid at the end by 1/2 😉

      Reply

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