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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
  • 2 ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 ½ tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 limes
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil

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!