These pulled pork sliders are great for a quick meal at home or for a family picnic or gathering. The pork contrasts with the crunchy slaw. Perfect party food!
3lbs.pork shoulder roasttrimmed and cut into 4-6 chunks
1t.garlic powderdivided
Sea salt and black pepperto taste
½medium red onionchopped
1medium shallotchopped
¼c.chicken broth
¼c.apple cider vinegar
1c.prepared BBQ saucedivided
Slider bunstoasted
Cabbage Slaw Ingredients:
3c.thinly sliced red cabbage
¼c.mayonnaise
1½T.apple cider vinegar
1t.ground cumin
½t.garlic powder
Sea salt and black pepperto taste
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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 #2 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, stirring frequently, until soft, approximately 3-4 minutes.
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 larger bowl. 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 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.
To serve, 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!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot® Pulled BBQ Pork Sliders
Amount per Serving
Calories
228
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
62
mg
21
%
Sodium
309
mg
13
%
Potassium
419
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
18
g
36
%
Vitamin A
251
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
31
mg
3
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.