If you want to feed a crowd but you don't have time for cooking, a pulled pork pressure cooker is the solution. You can use pork loin or pork shoulder, 1.5 to 2 kilos (3 to 4 lb) and it will not break the bank.
When to make pulled pork in a pressure cooker
I make this when I have a load of teenagers coming for the night or when I have a busy weekend and I don't want to spend time worrying about lunch and dinner. I prepare a large bowl of pulled pork, coleslaw, and wraps.
When the boys are hungry they just help themselves to a nice wrap and I don't have to be involved. This is not a typical French or Italian recipe, it is just a timesaver and my boys love it.
It is an easy, well-balanced family dinner that can be used for lunch boxes, picnics or lazy Sunday.
What cut of pork to use
To make pulled pork you can either use the pork loin or the picnic shoulder. You need a large piece of pork with some fat around.
You can find more information or more ideas on how to cook pork and what cuts to use in the article: Pork Cuts Names And How to Cook Them
How to cook the pork in the pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 3 lb - 1.5 kilo of pork loin or picnic shoulder
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced sage leaves
- Rub the pork with all the spices and let it rest for 1 hour
- Put the pork in the pressure cooker and sear the meat over high heat with some olive oil
- Add ½ cup of water and cook the pork for 40 minutes in the pressure cooker
- Once the pork is ready, take it out of the pressure cooker and let it cool down at room temperature
Making the glaze
- While the pork is cooking prepare the glaze over medium heat by simmering all the glaze ingredients until the glaze thickens:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup commercial balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
Broiling the pulled pork
- Shred the pork over a baking tin covered with aluminium foil
- Brush the pork with some glaze and put under the broil for 5 minutes
- Take the pork out of the broiler, mix and brush again with more glaze. Put back under the broiler for 5 more minutes. Repeat for 3 times
- Place the pork in a serving bowl and serve with coleslaw or salad
How to serve the pulled pork
I like to serve the pulled pork with coleslaw or salad and fill in a wrap or a sandwich. If you want to make your guests happy you can make your own wrap with the following recipe: Homemade Indian Bread
More recipes with pork loin
If you are looking for a "feed a crowd" classic using pork loin, you cannot go wrong with a good old traditional French Cassoulet or the Italian Porchetta Romana.
Tips for making the best-pulled pork int he pressure cooker
- Make sure you choose a piece of pork (loin or shoulder) with some fat otherwise it will be too dry
- If you don't have a pressure cooker, cook the pork for 3 hours
- Wait until it is cold before you shred the meat, you can burn your fingers
- Make enough sauce so the meat stays moist
- If the meat is drying too much do not broil for the 3rd time
Found out more about pork cuts and how to cook them
To find out more about pork cuts, their name in French and Italian and how to cook them you can read the article: Pork Cuts Names And How to Cook Them
Recipes you might also like
- Traditional Cassoulet Recipe
- Pork Casserole with Pineapple or whatever
- Porchetta Romana Recipe
- Magret de Canard à l'Orange Recipe
- Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Chestnuts and Cranberries
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📋Pulled Pork Pressure Cooker
Ingredients (Commissions Earned)
- 3 lb pork loin you can also use picnic cut
- 1 tablespoon sea coarser salt
- 2 cloves peeled garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced sage leaves
For the glaze
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar the one you find in the stores is not the real one but it does not matter for this recipe
- ½ cup fresh water
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
Equipment (Commissions Earned)
Instructions
Cook the pork
- Rub the pork with all the spices and let it rest for 1 hour3 lb pork loin, 1 tablespoon sea coarser salt, 2 cloves peeled garlic cloves, 2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon minced sage leaves
- Put the pork in the pressure cooker and sear the meat over high heat with some olive oil.
- Add ½ cup of water and cook the pork for 40 minutes in the pressure cooker
Prepare the glaze
- While the pork is cooking prepare the glaze over medium heat by simmering all the glaze ingredients until the glaze thickens½ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, ½ cup fresh water, 2 tablespoon soy sauce
Roast the pork with the glaze
- Once the pork is ready, take it out of the pressure cooker and let it cool down at room temperature
- Shred the pork over a baking tin covered with aluminum foil
- Brush the pork with some glaze and put under the broil for 5 minutes
- Take the pork out of the broiler, mix and brush again with more glaze. Put back under the broiler for 5 more minutes.
- Place the pork in a serving bowl and serve with coleslaw or salad
Video
Notes
- Make sure you choose a piece of pork (loin or shoulder) with some fat otherwise it will be too dry
- If you don't have a pressure cooker, cook the pork for 3 hours
- Wait until it is cold before you shred the meat, you can burn your fingers
- Make enough sauce so the meat stays moist
- If the meat is drying too much do not broil for the 3rd time
Brandi
I love pressure cooker recipes! This looks yummy and easy to make.
Laura
thank you
Lisa Huff
You can make pulled pork in a pressure cooker in 40 minutes? That's amazing! I really need to get my pressure cooker out of the box! 🙂
Laura
oh, yes. It is that easy
Elaine @ Dishes Delish
Yum! This looks so delicious and easy! Great recipe Laura and awesome photos!
Laura
Thank you Elaine
Edyta at Innocent Delight
I love this idea. I really need to get myself a pressure cooker asap to make such amazing recipes as this pulled pork 🙂
Laura
Thank you Edyta, I make so many things with my pressure cooker
debi
This looks great; my husband will love it. I need to get a pressure cooker now.
Laura
Thanks, You will not regret
Traci The Kitchen Girl
Laura, this looks like the perfect, lazy Sunday recipe! Another Instant Pot winner! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Laura
You are very welcome
Sara
I found it took longer in the pressure cooker (60 min) however a very tasty recipe, and I will definitely do it again, very tasty , excellent result.
Laura
Great, I am glad you like it. Cooking time may vary depending on the size and the amount of fat.
Julie
oh wow this dish looks amazing I hardly use my pressure cooker as I don’t really know what to cook in it but I will be trying to do a lot more now I’ve found site thanks for the inspiration