Use this Instant Pot pulled pork as filling for carnitas, tacos, burritos, and more!
Want pulled pork in a hurry?
I think this complements the spices in the rub nicely!
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An hour is ideal, but any amount of time you’re able to give it will help.
How To Serve This Pulled Pork
Make tacos!
Then toss with the reduced cooking liquid and serve with all your favorite taco toppings.
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or in a dry skillet.
Whats the Best Cut of Meat for Instant Pot Pulled Pork?
The pork shoulderroastcan also be labeled “Boston butt” or “pork butt”.
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What Are Carnitas?
Carnitasare a Mexican slow-cooked pork dish, originating from Michoacan.
Our Instant Pot pulled pork recipe uses similar spices for carnitas.
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The easiest way to reheat pulled pork is in the oven.
Preheat your oven to 250F.
Put your pork in an ovenproof dish and toss with a bit of liquid or fat.
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Cover with foil and reheat until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
The trick is to ensure you don’t dry out the pork.
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Pat the pork dry with paper towels, then sprinkle with half of the spice rub.
Turn and rub the spice into the pork until the pieces are evenly coated.
(Room temperature pork will sear better!)
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pick the saute program on your pressure cooker and add the oil to the pot.
(If you are using a stove-top pressure cooker, heat the oil over medium heat.)
Sear for 5 minutes.
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Flip it over and sear it for 5 more minutes.
Both sides should be browned.
Sprinkle the remaining spice rub over the pork, then pour the pineapple juice over the top.
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Place the lid on your pressure cooker.
confirm that the pressure regulator is set to the Sealing position.
(For stove-top pressure cookers, cook for 60 minutes at high pressure.)
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After the cooking time ends, let the pot sit and naturally release pressure for about 20 minutes.
Then, vent the remaining steam.
(For stove-top pressure cookers, perform a quick pressure release.)
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(If you are using a stove-top pressure cooker, do the same thing over medium heat.)
While the liquid is reducing, use a pair of forks to shred the pork.
Return the pork to the pot with the reduced cooking liquid and toss to coat the pork evenly.
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If the pork seems a little dry, add a tablespoon or two of the reserved fat.
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