So EASY, so fast and incredibly delicious… you’re going to love this Easy Instant Pot Pulled Pork!
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Happy Memorial Day weekend, friends! I can’t tell you enough how much I enjoyed this barbecue prepared in my Instant Pot. I’ve been wanting to make it for a while and thought… this holiday weekend would be the perfect time!
Since it’s Memorial Day weekend… I always think of my “papa”. He was such a positive influence in my life growing up and a veteran… always so proud of our country he served. He passed in 2000 and I still miss him to this day.
Ohhhhh… and barbecue was his favorite food! 
As I was making this I couldn’t help but wish he was still here so I could sit down with him and have a messy barbecue sandwich with him just one more time.
I love a vinegar-based sauce with my pulled pork but you can use any kind of sauce you want. Honestly, I enjoyed this pork straight out of the Instant Pot with ZERO sauce on it! Serve it on buns with my Carolina Coleslaw Recipe! Enjoy!
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Easy Instant Pot Pulled Pork
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 8 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 13 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
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Pin RecipeIngredients
- 1 (4 pound) Boston butt pork roast
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups root beer
- Desired amount of your favorite barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Cut pork into 4 pieces (as evenly as possible). Season with desired amounts of salt and pepper.
- Set your Instant Pot to the saute setting. Add olive oil and allow to heat. Add pork (2 pieces at a time, in 2 batches) and brown on both sides (approximately 1 minute on each side). Transfer to a plate.
- Once all pieces of pork are browned, turn your Instant Pot off. Return browned pork to your Instant Pot and pour in root beer.
- Place the lid on and lock. Steam release knob should be set on “sealing”. Cook on manual setting (high pressure) for 45 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release for 15 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
- Using tongs, transfer the pork to a large bowl. Shred using 2 forks. Remove and discard any fat.
- Pour in desired amount of sauce and toss to coat evenly.
Notes
- I used an Instant Pot LUX80 8-quart in this recipe.
- Cook time includes time it takes Instant Pot to come to pressure and natural pressure release time.
- Category: Instant Pot
- Method: pressure cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: instant pot, pork, barbecue
Ginny says
I know your Papa would be so proud of you. What a wonderful post. Can’t wait to make the bbq!
★★★★★
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Thanks so much, Ginny!
Keisha says
If I use a 6qt instant pot, do I change the cooking time?
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Hi Keisha, I can’t say for sure because I’ve never made this recipe in a 6-quart. I did find this article on adjusting for size differences with Instant Pots. Hope it’s helpful and you enjoy the pork! 🙂
Pat says
I have made it in a 6 qt Instant Pot and I didn’t change anything and it turned out perfect. This is a fantastic recipe!
Nina says
Just made this for a football Sunday and wow!! Came out perfect and tender and was done so fast!!! My go to pork roast recipe now!
★★★★★
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Thanks so much, Nina! So happy to hear everyone enjoyed it! 🙂
Vanessa says
Hello! what would the cooking time be for doubling the recipe – thanks
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Amy @ The Blond Cook says
Hey Vanessa, I’ve never doubled this recipe so I can’t say with certainty. I’ve read that the time for meat doesn’t need to change when doubling an Instant Pot recipe, but haven’t personally tried it so I can’t say for sure. Let us know how it turns out if you try it! 🙂