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Simple Smokey Instant Pot Pulled Pork

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Robin | Fluster Buster

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork shoulder or pork butt boneless
  • 4 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 bottle 18 ounces hickory smoke barbecue sauce

Instructions

  • Generously rub all side of the pork with 3 tablespoons of the Cajuns seasoning.
  • Turn your Instant Pot to the "saute'" setting, when hot add oil.
  • Brown pork for 5 minutes on each side.
  • Remove pork, add water and place trivet inside the Instant Pot.
  • Place pork on trivet, close lid and make sure that it is locked. Set the steam release knob to the sealing position.
  • Cook on "Manual" or "Meat" setting for 60 minutes.
  • When done, allow the pressure to release naturally (about 15 minutes).
  • Turn the steam release know to the venting position to quickly release any remaining pressure.
  • Place pork in a large bowl. Use shredder claws or two forks to shred the pork.
  • Mix the pork with the remaining Cajun seasoning and barbecue sauce.
  • Serve on buns.