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Carolina Pulled Pork
A little spicy, a little sweet, but most importantly delicious, this Carolina Pulled Pork is one of the best BBQ pulled pork recipe I ever tried.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Release pressure 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 472 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 lbs pork loin boneless or bone-in
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne powder
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
Instructions
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Trim fat from pork roast and cut into 4 same size chunks.
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Add all dry ingredients to a large bowl and whisk together. Add pork chunks to rub mix and coat well.
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Add 2 tbs olive oil to Instant Pot and set to sauté. Once it indicates hot, add the pork, but do not crowd.
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Sear on each side for about 2 minutes each. Remove pork and set aside on a plate. Repeat with remaining pork pieces.
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Once pork is seared and removed from pot, press cancel and add 1/2 cup chicken broth. Use a wooden spoon and deglaze the bottom of the pot. Make sure to scrape up all the bits. Then add remaining chicken broth and vinegars.
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Place pork chunks directly into the liquid in the pot, spacing out as best possible. Secure lid and make sure vent is set to sealing. Pressure cook/manual on high pressure for 60 minutes.Then let pressure release naturally for 20 minutes or until pin drops.
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Remove pork to a large bowl and shred with 2 forks.
Nutrition Facts
Carolina Pulled Pork
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 472
Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 191mg64%
Sodium 953mg40%
Potassium 1201mg34%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 69g138%
Vitamin A 480IU10%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 18mg2%
Iron 2.1mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.