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Pulled Pork Pressure Cooker

Last modified on 10th August 2019. Originally posted on 7th January 2018 15 Comments

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If you want to feed a crowd but you don't have time for cooking, pulled pork pressure cooker is the solution. #yourguardianchef #instantpot #pressurecooker #pulledpork

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.

Table Of Contents
  • When to make pulled pork in a pressure cooker
  • What cut of pork to use
  • How to cook the pork in the pressure cooker
  • Ingredients
  • Making the glaze
  • Broiling the pulled pork
  • How to serve the pulled pork
  • More recipes with pork loin
  • Tips for making the best-pulled pork int he pressure cooker
  • Pulled Pork Pressure Cooker
  • Ingredients
  • For the glaze
  • Instructions
  • Video
  • Notes
  • Tips for making the best-pulled pork int he pressure cooker
  • Nutrition
  • Found out more about pork cuts and how to cook them
  • Recipes you might also like
  • Do you want to know more about my pressure cooker?
  • More recipes with my pressure cooker

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.

cook the pork in the pressure cooker for 40 minutes

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

Pork Cuts english vs french

How to cook the pork in the pressure cooker

Ingredients

  • 3 lb – 1.5 kilo of pork loin or picnic shoulder
  • 1 tbsp coarse salt
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp minced sage leaves
  1. Rub the pork with all the spices and let it rest for 1 hour
  2. Put the pork in the pressure cooker and sear the meat over high heat with some olive oil
  3. Add 1/2 cup of water and cook the pork for 40 minutes in the pressure cooker
  4. Once the pork is ready, take it out of the pressure cooker and let it cool down at room temperature

Cooking the pork in the pressure cooker

Making the glaze

  1. While the pork is cooking prepare the glaze over medium heat by simmering all the glaze ingredients until the glaze thickens:
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup commercial balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

Glaze for Pulled Pork

Broiling the pulled pork

  1. Shred the pork over a baking tin covered with aluminium foil
  2. Brush the pork with some glaze and put under the broil for 5 minutes
  3. 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
  4. Place the pork in a serving bowl and serve with coleslaw or salad

broiling the pulled pork with glaze

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
If I don’t have wraps at home I make grilled homemade Indian bread, a perfect substitute and actually a better option. It has no fat #yourguardianchef #breadrecipe #homemade
Check out this recipe
Homemade Indian Bread

Pulled Pork Pressure Cooker

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.

Traditional Cassoulet Recipe
The Cassoulet is a complete meal rich in proteins, carbs, fibres and vegetables and for the price you pay for the meat, a very successful homemade feast which will serve/feed a crowd. Traditional French Cassoulet made with beans pork, duck and saussages #yourguardianchef #frenchfood #onepot
Check out this recipe
Traditional French Cassoulet recipe
Porchetta Romana Recipe
Porchetta Romana is a large cut of pork (almost half), wrapped in its rind and flavoured with herbs. It was cooked on a wooden fire, cut in slices and served in a crusty Panino/Rosetta. You can make it at home without having to buy the entire pig like they do in Rome. #yourguardianchef #Italianrecipe #pork
Check out this recipe
Homemade Porchetta Romana recipe

stuff the pork loin

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

Pulled Pork Pressure Cooker

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Pulled Pork Pressure Cooker
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Pulled Pork Pressure Cooker

If you want to feed a crowd but you don't have time for cooking, the pulled pork pressure cooker is the solution. You can use pork loin or pork shoulder. Serve with coleslaw, and wraps.#yourguardianchef #instantpot #pressurecooker #pulledpork
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 10 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pulled pork instant pot, pulled pork pressure cooker, pulled pork pressure pan
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 323kcal
Author: Laura Tobin

Ingredients

  • 3 lb pork loin you can also use picnic cut
  • 1 tbsp sea coarser salt
  • 2 cloves peeled garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp minced sage leaves

For the glaze

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar the one you find in the stores is not the real one but it does not matter for this recipe
  • 1/2 cup fresh water
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
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Instructions

  • 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 1/2 cup of water and cook the pork for 40 minutes in the pressure cooker
  • While the pork is cooking prepare the glaze over medium heat by simmering all the glaze ingredients until the glaze thickens
  • 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 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 
  • It is perfect for wraps or sandwiches

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Notes

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
This recipe originates from a recipe I found on Bigoven and here you will find the original recipe.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pulled Pork Pressure Cooker
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 107mg36%
Sodium 1213mg53%
Potassium 672mg19%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 38g76%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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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
The Cassoulet is a complete meal rich in proteins, carbs, fibres and vegetables and for the price you pay for the meat, a very successful homemade feast which will serve/feed a crowd. Traditional French Cassoulet made with beans pork, duck and saussages #yourguardianchef #frenchfood #onepot
Check out this recipe
Traditional French Cassoulet recipe
Pork Casserole with Pineapple or whatever
It happened by chance, I wanted to make a Pork casserole with apples but realized at the last minutes that I did not have any apples but I had a pineapple, You can use whatever other vegetables or fruit you fancy.  #yourguardianchef #porkrecipes #pineapple
Check out this recipe
Pork Casserole with Pineapple or Whatever
Porchetta Romana Recipe
Porchetta Romana is a large cut of pork (almost half), wrapped in its rind and flavoured with herbs. It was cooked on a wooden fire, cut in slices and served in a crusty Panino/Rosetta. You can make it at home without having to buy the entire pig like they do in Rome. #yourguardianchef #Italianrecipe #pork
Check out this recipe
Homemade Porchetta Romana recipe
Magret de Canard à l'Orange Recipe
Magret de Canard sauce a l'Orange, duck breast with orange sauce, may seem like a complicated dinner, however it is not difficult to make. Step by step recipe easy to follow. #yourguardianchef #frenchrecipes #duck
Check out this recipe
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Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Chestnuts and Cranberries
The pork tenderloin is very lean and can be too plain if not combined with stronger flavours. The fruitiness of the cranberries and lemon zest adds a nice bite to it, and the nuttiness of the chestnuts mixed with a glass of cognac integrates all the flavours into one.
Check out this recipe
Pork tenderloin stuffed with chestnuts and cranberries roasted vegetables and gravy

Do you want to know more about my pressure cooker?

My pressure cooker is a WMF Perfect Pressure Cooker (affiliate link to amazon).

If you don’t have a pressure cooker you will have to cook the pork for 5 hours, but if you are interested to learn more about my pressure cooker and how I use it, you can find my review here: Pressure Cooker

Pressure cooker

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To make stock I always use my pressure cooker. Being trapped in allows the flavour of each ingredient really incorporate into the water steam. And, it only takes 30 minutes! Otherwise simmer for 2 to 3 hours
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Comments

  1. Brandi

    7th January 2018 at 3:17 pm

    5 stars
    I love pressure cooker recipes! This looks yummy and easy to make.

    Reply
    • Laura

      7th January 2018 at 3:18 pm

      thank you

      Reply
  2. Lisa Huff

    7th January 2018 at 4:01 pm

    5 stars
    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! 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura

      7th January 2018 at 4:10 pm

      oh, yes. It is that easy

      Reply
  3. Elaine @ Dishes Delish

    7th January 2018 at 4:33 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! This looks so delicious and easy! Great recipe Laura and awesome photos!

    Reply
    • Laura

      7th January 2018 at 5:58 pm

      Thank you Elaine

      Reply
  4. Edyta at Innocent Delight

    7th January 2018 at 6:36 pm

    5 stars
    I love this idea. I really need to get myself a pressure cooker asap to make such amazing recipes as this pulled pork 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura

      8th January 2018 at 8:05 am

      Thank you Edyta, I make so many things with my pressure cooker

      Reply
  5. debi

    7th January 2018 at 9:55 pm

    5 stars
    This looks great; my husband will love it. I need to get a pressure cooker now.

    Reply
    • Laura

      8th January 2018 at 8:05 am

      Thanks, You will not regret

      Reply
  6. Traci The Kitchen Girl

    7th January 2018 at 11:14 pm

    5 stars
    Laura, this looks like the perfect, lazy Sunday recipe! Another Instant Pot winner! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura

      8th January 2018 at 8:05 am

      You are very welcome

      Reply
  7. Sara

    21st April 2018 at 7:01 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
    • Laura

      22nd April 2018 at 3:47 am

      Great, I am glad you like it. Cooking time may vary depending on the size and the amount of fat.

      Reply
  8. Julie

    26th August 2018 at 3:59 pm

    5 stars
    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

    Reply

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