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Pork Shoulder Instant Pot Recipe: Tender & Juicy

This Pork Shoulder Instant Pot recipe yields tender and juicy meat, perfect for serving on buns or with your favorite sides.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients:  

  • 3 lbs pork shoulder cut into chunks
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions: 

  • Season the pork shoulder with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • Place the seasoned pork shoulder in the Instant Pot.
  • Add chicken broth, onion, and garlic.
  • Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 60 minutes.
  • Once done, allow for natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release.
  • Remove the pork shoulder from the Instant Pot and shred with two forks.
  • Mix in barbecue sauce with the shredded pork.
  • Serve the tender and juicy pork shoulder on buns or with your favorite sides.

Notes:

For an extra kick, try adding a splash of apple cider vinegar to the barbecue sauce.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Barbecue, Instant Pot, Pork Shoulder
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