Instant Pot Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Make BBQ pulled pork in the Instant Pot for the most delicious, melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork sandwiches that the whole family will love.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
• Calories: 280 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 2 pounds boneless pork loin roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1.5 teaspoons firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1.5 cups barbecue sauce
• 8 Hawaiian bread rolls (such as King's®), split

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add pork and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot), add oil, and select the Sauté function. Cook pork in batches until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 3

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid; transfer pork to a separate plate.

Step 4

Select the Sauté function again; simmer sauce until thickened, about 10 minutes.

Step 5

While the sauce is simmering, shred pork with 2 two forks.

Step 6

Add pork back to the pot and mix to combine. Serve pork and sauce on rolls.

Step 7

Return all pork to the pot; pour in barbecue sauce and water. Close and lock the lid; select the Manual function and set the timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.