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3-Ingredient Pulled Pork Instant Pot Recipe

This 3-ingredient pulled pork instant pot recipe is the perfect no-fuss easy pulled pork for any occasion or meal!
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword 3-ingredient pulled pork instant pot, instant pot, pulled pork
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Servings 8 people
Calories 214kcal
Author Kelli Shallal MPH RD

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 lb pork shoulder or pork butt
  • 1 garlic head
  • 1 white onion
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water

Instructions

  •  Cut 12-15 slits in the pork shoulder or pork butt and shove a garlic clove down in each slit. 
  • Place pork shoulder/butt in a 6QT instant pot and pour 2 cups of vegetable broth or water over it.  
  • Slice one white onion and spread over the top and around the pork shoulder/butt sides.  
  • Place the lid on the instant pot and set it to sealing. Pressure cook for 90 minutes (for 4lbs bone out or less) and allow the pressure to release naturally.*
  • Once the pressure releases (valve has dropped), remove the lid and place pork on a large cutting board to shred with two forks. The outsides of the pork should shred easily and fall away easily. The inside may be a little more challenging to shred but shouldn't require a knife.**
  • Optional: Preheat the oven to broil. Spread the shredded pork over a foil-lined baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes until slightly crispy.  

To Freeze:

  • Freeze pork (do not broil) and broth separately.
  • Leave 50% volume empty since the broth will expand when frozen.
  • Defrost under refrigeration, then broil (if desired), and combine with broth. 

Video

Notes

*Add 30 minutes for every pound over 4lbs. So if you have anywhere between 4.01lbs and 5 lbs, you'll need to add 30 minutes.
**If it does, you may want to return it to the instant pot and pressure cook an additional 30 minutes with a quick release.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg