Instant Pot Root Beer Pulled Pork Sloppy Joes

Instant Pot Root Beer Pulled Pork Sloppy Joes

Pork loin is pressure-cooked in root beer then shredded into the sauce to make these deliciously messy pulled pork Sloppy Joes.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
412 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Cut pork loin into 8 portions and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add pork and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Pour in 1/2 cup root beer and cancel Saute function.
Step 3
While pork is cooking, mix remaining root beer, ketchup, liquid smoke, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, grill seasoning, mustard, and browning sauce in a large bowl. Set aside.
Step 4
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Step 5
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove cooked pork and shred with 2 forks and add to the sauce. Serve on toasted buns.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 2 teaspoons liquid mesquite smoke flavoring
  • 1 (4 pound) pork loin
  • 1 cup root beer, divided
  • 2 teaspoons grill seasoning (such as Montreal Steak Seasoning®)
  • 16 large hamburger buns, split and toasted
  • 0.5 teaspoon browning sauce (such as Kitchen Bouquet®)

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