Instant Pot® Apple Cider Pulled Pork

The Instant Pot® is so much faster for pulled pork than a slow cooker! The combination of maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and apple cider seemed just right for fall. I served this with coleslaw on homemade slider buns.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 166 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle hard apple cider
• 2 ¾ pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 4 pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.

Step 2

Combine maple syrup, mustard, and salt in a bowl. Rub mixture all over pork.

Step 3

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Cook pork until starting to brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Pour in apple cider; use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot.

Step 4

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Set timer for 35 minutes; allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 5

Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer pork pieces to a cutting board. Skim fat off the surface of the cooking juices; select Saute function and bring to a boil. Simmer until reduced by half, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, shred pork with 2 forks. Return pork to the pot and stir to coat with juices.