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Instant Pot Pork Shoulder Recipe

Using your Instant Pot is such an easy way to make tender pork shoulder when you don't have time to roast it.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 6
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork shoulder cut into 1-pound pieces
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped

Instructions

  • Season the pork shoulder pieces with kosher salt and black pepper, rubbing the seasoning evenly over the meat.
    2 pounds pork shoulder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    Two pieces of pork on a cutting board.
  • Set your Instant Pot to "Sauté" mode and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the seasoned pork pieces. Brown them on all sides for about 2-3 minutes per side. This step helps to lock in flavor and create a delicious crust.
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    Pork chops in an instant pot.
  • Once the pork pieces are nicely browned, remove them from the Instant Pot and set them aside. Press “Cancel”.
    Two pieces of meat on a glass plate.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring to deglaze the pot by scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
    1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    A close up of a brown liquid in an instant pot.
  • Place the browned pork pieces back into the Instant Pot, along with the onion and garlic.
    1 onion, 4 cloves garlic
    Pork shoulder and onions in an instant pot.
  • Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to the sealing position. Select the "High Pressure" or "Manual" setting, and adjust the time to 60 minutes.
  • Once the cooking time is complete, allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally for about 10-15 minutes. Then, carefully perform a quick pressure release by turning the valve to venting.
  • Unlock the Instant Pot lid, take out the pork shoulder pieces, and use two forks to effortlessly shred the tender meat into bite-sized portions. Gently combine the shredded pork with ¼ cup of the savory juices in the pot.
    Pulled pork on a plate with forks.
  • Serve on its own, with rice, in tacos, sandwiches, or any way you prefer. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Once made, you can keep the pork on the warm setting in the Instant Pot for up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 508mg | Potassium: 408mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg