Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Pork Sliders
Jazz up your next BBQ with some BBQ Pork Sliders. Juicy and tender these sliders will not only make your event a smash hit but your cook time will also be cut in half.
Instant Pot Pulled Barbecue Pork Sliders
- 3 T. extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 lbs. pork shoulder roast, trimmed and cut into 4-6 chunks
- 1 t. garlic powder, divided
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ medium red onion, chopped
- 1 medium shallot, chopped
- ¼ c. chicken broth
- ¼ c. apple cider vinegar
- 1 c. prepared BBQ sauce, divided
- Slider buns, toasted
Cabbage Slaw Ingredients:
- 3 c. thinly sliced red cabbage
- ¼ c. mayonnaise
- 1½ T. apple cider vinegar
- 1 t. ground cumin
- ½ t. garlic powder
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
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Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Pork Sliders
These delicious instant Pot Pulled Pork Sliders are a perfect addition to the menu for any picnic or party.
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Servings: 12 – 15
Calories: 257kcal
Ingredients
- Pulled Pork Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
- 3 lbs. pork shoulder roast trimmed and cut into 4-6 chunks
- 1 tsp garlic powder divided
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ medium red onion chopped
- 1 medium shallot chopped
- ¼ c. chicken broth
- ¼ c. apple cider vinegar
- 1 c. prepared BBQ sauce divided
- Slider buns toasted
- Cabbage Slaw Ingredients:
- 3 c. thinly sliced red cabbage
- ¼ c. mayonnaise
- 1½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Press the “Sauté” button on the Instant Pot®. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and half the pork shoulder and season with one-half teaspoon garlic powder, plus salt and black pepper, to taste. Sear until pork is browned on all sides, approximately 1-2 minutes per side, before transferring to a large, rimmed plate. Set aside.
- Repeat Step #2 with another tablespoon olive oil and the remaining pork and garlic powder. Season with additional salt and black pepper, as desired. Once seared, transfer to the rimmed plate with the rest of the pork and set aside.
- Add remaining olive oil, plus the red onion and shallot. Cook, stirring frequently, until soft, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Deglaze Instant Pot® by adding the chicken broth and gently scraping the bottom of the container with a plastic spatula to loosen any browned bits. Pour in the apple cider vinegar and three-quarter cups BBQ sauce. Return the seared pork and its juices to the unit and cover, locking the lid into place.
- Set the pressure valve to “sealing” and select the “Manual” option on the highest setting. Adjust cook time to 50 minutes.
- While the pork is cooking, prepare the cabbage slaw by adding the cabbage to a large bowl. Mix the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, and garlic powder in a smaller bowl before adding to the larger bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and toss to combine. Set aside.
- When cook time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, and then do a quick release for any remaining pressure.
- Carefully remove lid and shred the pork with two forks. Allow the shredded pork to sit in the warm liquid for 5 minutes to soak up more flavor before serving, if desired.
- To serve, transfer the shredded pork with tongs to a large bowl and toss with remaining BBQ sauce. To serve, divide the shredded pork between the toasted slider buns and top with some of the cabbage slaw. Enjoy!
Notes
Note: The slow cooker version was cooked on low for 8 hours before shredding the pork.
Prep time: 15 minutesSauté time: 20-25 minutesActive cook time: 50 minutes (+ time to come to pressure)Natural Release: 10 minutes
Nutrition
Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 554mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 672IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
Iva discovered the keto diet back in 2020 and has experimented with it, off and on. She recently took over this site and shares experiences, her knowledge and some yummy recipes. She also runs a women only website Women Blazing Trails.
