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Smokey and Sweet Pork Recipe Made in the Instant Pot

This Smokey and Sweet Pork Recipe is a delightful blend of flavors, made quickly and easily in the Instant Pot. Perfect for a family dinner!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs pork shoulder cut into chunks
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup barbecue sauce
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions: 

  • Season the pork with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  • Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and brown the pork in batches. Remove and set aside.
  • Sauté the onions and garlic until softened.
  • Add the pork back to the pot and pour in the barbecue sauce, honey, soy sauce, and chicken broth.
  • Close the lid, set to high pressure for 30 minutes.
  • Once done, do a quick release and shred the pork using two forks.
  • Serve the pork over rice or in buns for sandwiches.

Notes:

For an extra kick, you can add a dash of hot sauce to the barbecue mixture.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Instant Pot, Pork, Smokey and Sweet
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