Instant Pot Pork Shoulder (Easy Pulled Pork)
This easy Instant Pot Pork Shoulder makes the most tender, juicy pulled pork with just a few simple ingredients. Made entirely in the pressure cooker and fork-tender in under 2 hours - perfect for sandwiches, tacos, etc.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ tablespoons lemon pepper
- 2 ½ tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon onion powder
- ½ tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 3-3 ½ pound pork shoulder bone-in or boneless
- 1-2 tablespoons liquid smoke
- 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Dry Rub: In a small bowl, add 2 ½ tablespoons lemon pepper, 2 ½ tablespoons paprika, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, ½ tablespoon onion powder, ½ tablespoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, and 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (if using). Combine and set aside.
- Season Pork: Place 3-3 ½ pound pork shoulder on a large plate or platter and rub with 1-2 tablespoons liquid smoke, getting into all the little crevices. Then rub with 3 tablespoons yellow mustard. Finally, take the pork dry rub and rub all over, it will create almost a paste.
- Instant Pot: Place trivet inside Instant Pot and add 1 cup beef broth. Ensure valve is set to "Seal". Place pork shoulder on the trivet and cook on high pressure for 90 minutes. Allow to naturally release 15 minutes and then manually release remaining pressure carefully.
- Shred: Remove from slow cooker and shred with two forks (discarding bone if it had one). Feel free to return shredded meat to Instant Pot to combine with the juices.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or store for enjoying later in the week!
Notes
- Option to Wrap Overnight: Feel free to cook this pork shoulder right away, but you can also wrap up the seasoned pork shoulder (in plastic wrap or foil) and allow it to sit in the refrigerator overnight. This will help it be little more flavorful, but it is not necessary for the recipe to turn out!
- Instant Pot: A pressure cooker will need additional time to come to pressure and always use your Instant Pot according to the manufacturers instructions.
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 2017mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 1205IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
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