14 Instant Pot Pulled Pork Recipes

Tender, juicy pulled pork in about an hour — thank the Instant Pot. From classic BBQ to mojo Cuban, these pulled pork recipes cover dinner, sandwiches, tacos, and game day.

Below you’ll find 14 reader-favorite recipes, each with a photo, ingredients, and step-by-step instructions. Save your favorites and enjoy!

1. Classic Instant Pot Pulled Pork

The foolproof classic — smoky dry rub, tender shreds, endless uses.

Ingredients

• 4 lb pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

1. Season the pork generously and add everything to the Instant Pot.
2. Pressure cook on HIGH for 60 minutes; natural release 15 minutes.
3. Shred the pork with two forks, discarding excess fat.
4. Toss the shredded pork with the cooking juices and BBQ sauce.
5. Serve hot.

2. Dr Pepper Pulled Pork

Sweet, caramel-y pulled pork braised in Dr Pepper — a Southern secret.

Ingredients

• 4 lb pork shoulder
• 1 can (12 oz) Dr Pepper
• 1 onion, quartered
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

1. Season the pork generously and add everything to the Instant Pot.
2. Pressure cook on HIGH for 60 minutes; natural release 15 minutes.
3. Shred the pork with two forks, discarding excess fat.
4. Toss with BBQ sauce and a splash of the cooking liquid.
5. Serve hot.

3. Carolina Vinegar Pulled Pork

Tangy vinegar-pepper pulled pork, Carolina style — no heavy sauce needed.

Ingredients

• 4 lb pork shoulder
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp kosher salt

Instructions

1. Season the pork generously and add everything to the Instant Pot.
2. Pressure cook on HIGH for 60 minutes; natural release 15 minutes.
3. Shred the pork with two forks, discarding excess fat.
4. Toss the shredded pork with the tangy cooking juices.
5. Serve hot.

4. Hawaiian Kalua-Style Pulled Pork

Smoky, salty kalua-style pork with banana leaves — luau at home.

Ingredients

• 4 lb pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp Hawaiian sea salt
• 1 tbsp liquid smoke
• 4 banana leaves (or parchment)

Instructions

1. Season the pork generously and add everything to the Instant Pot.
2. Pressure cook on HIGH for 90 minutes; natural release 15 minutes.
3. Shred the pork with two forks, discarding excess fat.
4. Shred and serve with rice and mac salad.
5. Serve hot.

5. Honey Garlic Pulled Pork

Sticky honey-garlic glaze on tender pulled pork — sweet-savory perfection.

Ingredients

• 4 lb pork shoulder
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

1. Season the pork generously and add everything to the Instant Pot.
2. Pressure cook on HIGH for 60 minutes; natural release 15 minutes.
3. Shred the pork with two forks, discarding excess fat.
4. Reduce the cooking liquid on Sauté and toss the pork in the sticky glaze.
5. Serve hot.

6. Smoky Chipotle Pulled Pork

Chipotle-adobo pulled pork with deep smoke and gentle heat.

Ingredients

• 4 lb pork shoulder
• 3 chipotles in adobo, minced
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp cumin

Instructions

1. Season the pork generously and add everything to the Instant Pot.
2. Pressure cook on HIGH for 60 minutes; natural release 15 minutes.
3. Shred the pork with two forks, discarding excess fat.
4. Toss with the smoky cooking juices and serve with lime.
5. Serve hot.

7. Apple Cider Pulled Pork

Fall's pulled pork — braised in apple cider with sage and onion.

Ingredients

• 4 lb pork shoulder
• 2 cups apple cider
• 1 onion, sliced
• 4 sage leaves
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1. Season the pork generously and add everything to the Instant Pot.
2. Pressure cook on HIGH for 60 minutes; natural release 15 minutes.
3. Shred the pork with two forks, discarding excess fat.
4. Toss the shredded pork with the reduced cider juices.
5. Serve hot.

8. Root Beer Pulled Pork

Sweet root beer-braised pork — a retro crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

• 4 lb pork shoulder
• 1 can (12 oz) root beer
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

1. Season the pork generously and add everything to the Instant Pot.
2. Pressure cook on HIGH for 60 minutes; natural release 15 minutes.
3. Shred the pork with two forks, discarding excess fat.
4. Toss with BBQ sauce and serve on soft buns.
5. Serve hot.

9. Maple Bourbon Pulled Pork

Maple-bourbon glazed pulled pork — rich, boozy, unforgettable.

Ingredients

• 4 lb pork shoulder
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

1. Season the pork generously and add everything to the Instant Pot.
2. Pressure cook on HIGH for 60 minutes; natural release 15 minutes.
3. Shred the pork with two forks, discarding excess fat.
4. Reduce the liquid on Sauté into a glaze and toss the pork through it.
5. Serve hot.

10. Mojo Cuban Pulled Pork

Citrus-garlic mojo pulled pork — bright, zesty, and perfect for Cubanos.

Ingredients

• 4 lb pork shoulder
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp cumin

Instructions

1. Season the pork generously and add everything to the Instant Pot.
2. Pressure cook on HIGH for 60 minutes; natural release 15 minutes.
3. Shred the pork with two forks, discarding excess fat.
4. Crisp the shredded pork under the broiler 5 minutes and serve with mojo juices.
5. Serve hot.

11. BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

The ultimate BBQ pulled pork sandwich with slaw on a toasted brioche bun.

Ingredients

• 4 lb pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp BBQ dry rub
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups BBQ sauce
• 8 brioche buns
• Coleslaw

Instructions

1. Season the pork generously and add everything to the Instant Pot.
2. Pressure cook on HIGH for 60 minutes; natural release 15 minutes.
3. Shred the pork with two forks, discarding excess fat.
4. Pile the saucy pork onto toasted buns and top with coleslaw.
5. Serve hot.

12. Pulled Pork Tacos

Crispy-edged pulled pork tacos with pineapple salsa.

Ingredients

• 3 lb cooked pulled pork
• 12 corn tortillas
• 2 cups diced pineapple
• 1/2 diced red onion
• Chopped cilantro
• Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Season the pork generously and add everything to the Instant Pot.
2. Pressure cook on HIGH for 0 minutes (uses leftover pulled pork — crisp in a skillet 5 minutes); natural release 15 minutes.
3. Shred the pork with two forks, discarding excess fat.
4. Crisp the pork in a hot skillet; fill tortillas and top with pineapple salsa.
5. Serve hot.

13. Pulled Pork Nachos

Loaded pulled pork nachos with queso, jalapeños, and BBQ drizzle.

Ingredients

• 3 lb cooked pulled pork
• 1 bag tortilla chips
• 2 cups queso
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• Sliced jalapeños
• Sour cream
• Green onions

Instructions

1. Season the pork generously and add everything to the Instant Pot.
2. Pressure cook on HIGH for 0 minutes (uses leftover pulled pork); natural release 15 minutes.
3. Shred the pork with two forks, discarding excess fat.
4. Layer chips, warm pork, and queso on a sheet pan; broil 3 minutes and top with fixings.
5. Serve hot.

14. Pulled Pork Sliders

Hawaiian-roll sliders with pulled pork, pickles, and tangy slaw.

Ingredients

• 3 lb cooked pulled pork
• 12 Hawaiian rolls
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• Dill pickle chips
• 1 cup coleslaw

Instructions

1. Season the pork generously and add everything to the Instant Pot.
2. Pressure cook on HIGH for 0 minutes (uses leftover pulled pork); natural release 15 minutes.
3. Shred the pork with two forks, discarding excess fat.
4. Warm the pork with BBQ sauce; pile onto rolls with pickles and slaw.
5. Serve hot.