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Perfect Pulled Pork Recipe

The best way to make pork shoulder - in the instant pot!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword instant pot
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 15
Calories 320kcal
Author Marissa

Equipment

  • instant pot

Ingredients

  • 7 lbs. pork shoulder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • ½ tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • ½ cup water
  • 4 limes, juiced
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix all spices.
  • Trim the excess fat off of pork shoulder and cut into quarters.
  • Evenly season the pork with spice mixture.
  • Set instant pot to sauté mode, grease with oil and brown pork on each side, remove and set aside.
  • Hit cancel and deglaze instant pot with water, vinegar and juice of limes.
  • Add pork back to instant pot and cook on high for 90 minutes.
  • Hit cancel and allow to natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release.
  • Shred pork and serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 749mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg