Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Pork Sliders
You won't believe how tender and delicious your BBQ pulled pork sliders will be because you made them in the Instant Pot. What’s fantastic about cooking pork — or any meat — in the Instant Pot is that the slow simmer results in tender and flavorful dishes. With electric pressure cooking, your cooking time is significantly reduced compared to traditional slow cooking methods. This makes it a win-win for preparing these pulled pork sliders.
Servings: 12
Calories: 180kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 3 pounds pork shoulder roast trimmed and cut into 4-6 chunks
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder divided
- 1/2 medium red onion chopped
- 1 medium shallot chopped
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup sugar free BBQ sauce divided
Instructions
- Press the “Sauté” button on the Instant Pot. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and half of the pork shoulder, seasoning it with one-half teaspoon of garlic powder, along with salt and black pepper to taste. With the top off the Instant Pot the entire time, sear the pork until it is browned on all sides. This will take approximately 1-2 minutes per side. Once the pork is seared, transfer it to a large plate and set aside. Repeat these steps with the other half of the pork shoulder.
- Add remaining olive oil, plus the red onion and shallot. Cook, stirring frequently, until soft, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Deglaze the Instant Pot by adding the chicken broth and gently scraping the bottom of the container with a plastic spatula to loosen any browned bits. Next, pour in the apple cider vinegar and three-quarters of a cup of BBQ sauce. Return the seared pork along with its juices to the pot, then cover and lock the lid into place.
- Set the pressure valve to “sealing” and select the “Manual” option at the highest setting. Adjust the cook time to 50 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then perform a quick release for any remaining pressure.
- Carefully remove the 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 sugar-free Carolina cole slaw. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg