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How to Make BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
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Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

These Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders are ideal for kids' lunches, party food, or main meals. They are easy, fun, and super tasty!
Course Meat & Fish Recipes
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 12 -15
Calories 507kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

For the Pulled Pork

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil divided
  • 3 lbs/1.5kg pork shoulder roast trimmed and cut into 4-6 chunks
  • 1 tsp garlic powder divided
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ medium red onion chopped
  • 1 medium shallot chopped
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup prepared BBQ sauce divided
  • Slider buns toasted

For the Cabbage Slaw

  • 3 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Press the “Sauté” button on the Instant Pot®. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and half the pork shoulder and season with one-half teaspoon garlic powder, plus salt and black pepper, to taste. Sear until pork is browned on all sides, approximately 1-2 minutes per side, before transferring to a large, rimmed plate. Set aside.
  • Repeat Step #1 with another tablespoon olive oil and the remaining pork and garlic powder. Season with additional salt and black pepper, as desired. Once seared, transfer to the rimmed plate with the rest of the pork and set aside.
  • Add remaining olive oil, plus the red onion and shallot. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until soft.
  • Deglaze Instant Pot® by adding the chicken broth and gently scraping the bottom of the container with a plastic spatula to loosen any browned bits. Pour in the apple cider vinegar and three-quarter cups BBQ sauce. Return the seared pork and its juices to the unit and cover, locking the lid into place.
  • Set the pressure valve to “sealing” and select the “Manual” option on the highest setting. Adjust cook time to 50 minutes.
  • While the pork is cooking, prepare the cabbage slaw by adding the cabbage to a large bowl. Mix the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, and garlic powder in a smaller bowl before adding to the cabbage. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and toss to combine. Set aside.
  • When cook time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, and then do a quick release for any remaining pressure.
  • Carefully remove the lid and shred the pork with two forks. Allow the shredded pork to sit in the warm liquid for 5 minutes to soak up more flavor before serving if desired.
  • Transfer the shredded pork with tongs to a large bowl and toss with remaining BBQ sauce. To serve, divide the shredded pork between the toasted slider buns and top with some of the cabbage slaw. Enjoy!

    How to Make BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Notes

To make in a slow cooker, place the pulled pork ingredients into the slow cooker crock and cook on high for 8 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 594mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g