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Instant Pot Barbecue Pork Shoulder

Instant Pot Barbecue Pork Shoulder yields tender, pull-apart meat coated in a tangy-sweet sauce with a hint of garlic and pepper. It’s rich and juicy, perfect for piling onto buns, stuffing into tacos, or mixing into chili when you need a hearty dinner or game-day crowd-pleaser.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook1 hr 10 mins
  • Serves16
  • DifficultyEasy
Instant Pot Barbecue Pork Shoulder
  1. 1

    Season the pork butt with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place it in a 4- to 6-quart pressure cooker. Add enough water to cover. Close the lid and bring it to 15 pounds of pressure; this should take 10 to 15 minutes. Cook for 1 hour.

  2. 2

    Release the pressure and drain the juices, keeping about 2 cups. Shred the pork and mix it with barbeque sauce, adding some of the reserved liquid if needed to reach your preferred consistency.