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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.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
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