Dinner Lunch Recipes
Perfect Instapot Pulled Pork Sandwiches
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Before fall ends and winter officially sets in in Michigan, I wanted to share one of our favorite fall recipes.
However, since the lines here between our seasons tend to blur in the Midwest, I think you’ll find my Instapot Pulled Pork Sandwiches with homemade barbecue sauce is great for any of the colder months.
We also love to serve this at parties. We’ve made it for both kids’ baptisms back in Chicago when everyone was over the summer hotdogs and Italian beef sandwiches. And, it’s so easy to make pulled pork in big batches! It’s great for New Year’s Eve or sliders for holiday appetizers and could even work well for the super bowl.
I also like to cheat a bit when making it in the fall and winter because it doesn’t require me to slow roast it on the grill for hours and hours. We make it in our pressure cooker or Slow cooked for a very hands-off and perfect-for-a-busy-day kind of recipe.
This batch I whipped together in the Instapot and you can see how in the video below.
When cooking it in the pressure cooker, the meat comes out juicy, tender and full of flavor (as long as it’s flavored well before going in). It’s perfect for these sandwiches and leftovers make a great taco too.
And while the tender meat may be the star of this recipe, the co-star is my homemade barbecue sauce. It’s bold, sweet and tangy with a taste that will leave you wanting to slather it on everything. You can find the recipe below, save it and make it next summer. I promise, you’ll want to! It’s a showstopper.
We also like to top off our pulled pork with this gorgeous, crunchy Apple Coleslaw. You can find the recipe for that here and you’re going to want to book mark that one too.
Get the full recipe for the pulled pork below! For more recipes, click here.
Instapot Pulled Prok
This Instapot Pulled Pork will be an insta favorite for your family. Homemade, fast and easy it's perfect for week nights and parties.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Venting20 mins
Total Time1 hr 5 mins
Ingredients
Pulled Pork Ingredients
- 3 lbs pork shoulder
- 1/2 - 1 white onion, chopped
- 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Homemade Barbecue Sauce Ingredients
- 1 & 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tsp. liquid smoke
- 1/2 tsp. hot sauce
- 2 Tbsp. yellow mustard
- 5 Tbsp. light brown sugar
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 3 Tbsp. lemon juice, fresh
- 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Chop your onion and add it to the pressure cooker.
- Season your pork with salt and pepper. Season it heavily. It will help to flavor the meat when its done.
- Add pork shoulder to the pressure cooker.
- Add barbecue sauce and water.
- Close your pressure cooker and make sure it's sealed. Follow the directions on your cooker for doing so.
- Set time to 60-75 minutes and start.
- Once it's done, let the pressure cooker vent or feel free to vent it manually.
- Open the lid and shred the meat with a fork.
- Add more barbecue sauce to top and serve on a bun or alone with some delicious side dishes.
Homemade Barbecue Sauce Steps
- Add all your ingredients to a large bowl.
- Whisk together vigorously until smooth.
- Serve!
Becky
Oh my. These look sooo delicious. Need to try this recipe!
Tara Pittman
My family would love this for Sunday lunch. I need to try this in my slow cooker.
Brianne Tursi Manz
Your pulled pork sandwiches look amazingly delicious! I have to make this and that yummy apple coleslaw!
Paula @ I'm Busy Being Awesome
Such a yummy sandwich idea, I need to try it
Erin
My husband loves pulled pork! Will definitely have to add to my recipe list!
Amy
These make me very hungry! They look amazing! I love sweet and savory meats!
Monica
I love how versatile pulled pork is. It’s good any time of year! I also have never thought to put shredded apple in coleslaw. Yum!!!
Kileen
I love pulled pork sandwiches and these amazing! I’m going to have to try and make these!
Kileen
cute & little
Lisa Joy Thompson
I never know what to make with pork shoulder. I will definitely be trying this recipe! I’m always on the lookout for food that will feed a crowd.
Catalina
This could be a great idea for dinner tonight! Looks so mouthwatering and everyone in my family will love it!
Shayla Marie
These look lovely and yummy! Well done!!
krystal
Love bringing out my instant pot! so easy for fast meals.
Anne Marie
This looks fantastic! Pulled pork is a favorite with our family. Easy to prepare and a crowd pleaser
Jill Nunn
You had me when you added the coleslaw on top! YUMMY, this looks mouth-watering!
Steph
YUM. I really need to get an instapot!
Claudia Krusch
They look amazing! My husband loves pulled pork! I can wait to try it!
Jennifer
We love making this recipe in our Instantpot. I serve it with my homemade coleslaw and homemade fries. It is one of the most delicious dishes we make.
Maria Yakimchuk
Sounds really good. I don’t eat pork but I can see chicken being a great substitute as well. Need to break out my Instapot.
Cyndi Buchanan
Oh my goodness! These look so delicious! I’ll definitely be trying this recipe.
Heather
Yumm! I’m drooling. These looks so good.
Emily
I’ve been looking for a good instapot pulled pork recipe! I can’t wait to try this one out!
Aditi Wardhan Singh
I love my instant pot. So amazing with so many differnt recipes so easily made. This is just another great addition. Works great for chicken too right ? This recipe?
Flossie McCowald
Oh my gosh this looks incredible! I love a good pulled pork sandwich!
Valerie
Totally trying pork in the instapot now. Ty