Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe
servings
The most succulent and flavorful BBQ pulled pork sandwiches. Cooked in the Instant Pot, the meat turns out tender and juicy and is ready in only 80 minutes!
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- metal trivet
- forks
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
Rub Ingredients:
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Pulled Pork Ingredients:
- 2-3 lbs pork shoulder roast or butt roast (not pork loin)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth or water
- ½-1 cup BBQ sauce homemade or store bought
- 10 slider buns
Garnish:
- 3 cups prepared coleslaw
Instructions
- Mix together the rub ingredients. Gently rub the spices all over the pork roast.
- Set Instant Pot to saute setting. Add 2 tablespoon of oil.
- When oil is hot, add roast to the pot. Sear roast for about 2 minutes on each side, until it’s lightly browned. Remove and turn saute off.
- Pour broth into the pot and deglaze by scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pot.
- Place the metal trivet into the instant pot. Place the roast onto the trivet.
- Lock the lid, seal and set to high pressure for 65 minutes.
- Once cook time is done, do a quick release.
- Remove pork roast. Shred with two forks or cut into large chunks then shred with a fork. Set aside.
- Remove the metal trivet and liquid from the pot.
- Return the shredded pork to the pot. Then add BBQ sauce to the pot and stir to mix. Add more BBQ sauce, if desired.
- Top slider buns with shredded pork and coleslaw. Serve while warm.
Notes
- For a 4 lb pork roast, pressure cook on high for 80 minutes.
- Store leftover shredded pork in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze shredded pork in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- If you want a thinner sauce, reserve ¼ cup of the cooking liquid and whisk it together with the BBQ sauce before adding shredded pork back into the pot.
Oven Pork Roast Pulled Pork Sliders Instructions
Sear the meat in a dutch oven first then set aside. Deglaze the pan and add enough cooking liquid. Return the meat to the pot and cover with a lid. Then slow roast the meat in the oven for about 3 hours at 300ºF. Afterwards remove the meat from the dutch oven and discard any leftover cooking liquid. Shred the meat with forks, return it to the pot and mix with desired amount of BBQ sauce.Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders Instructions
Sear the meat in a large pan first then transfer to the crockpot. Deglaze the pan and add to slow cooker together with any other cooking liquid. Make sure you scrap the bottom of the pan for all the good stuff! Cook on low for 8-10 hours. Afterwards remove the meat from the crockpot and discard any leftover cooking liquid. Shred the meat with forks, return it to the slow cooker and mix with desired amount of BBQ sauce.Nutrition
Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 649mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 501IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 3mg