Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork

In Canada it seems we now only have two seasons: winter and humid. When it’s too hot to barbecue, and you want to keep the heat down in the kitchen, look no further than a pressure cooker. It will cut down on energy usage and get dinner on the table in no time at all! Our pulled pork pressure cooker recipe cooks up tender and moist in less than one hour (with only 45 minutes of actual cooking)!

Alternatively, this is the best 'comfort food' recipe for fall too so keep it handy all year long! Note that this recipe would work just as well in an InstaPot.

Spice it Up

We reorganized our dedicated spice drawer. Now we can easily see what we have in stock to quickly mix up a dry rub for recipes like this!

Simply cut the pork into 4 pieces and toss then with the spice mixture.

The 'Secret' Ingredient

Our secret to making the best pulled pork recipe (aside from how fast a pressure cooker cooks it) is liquid smoke! Hopefully you can find it in your local grocery store. Once you’ve tried it, you’ll never go back.

After rubbing the spice onto the pieces, nestle the pork into the liquid ingredients. Close the lid, turn on the stove and go do something else for 45 minutes. Then you can slow release the pressure cooker for 15 minutes.

Traditionally, if we were cooking this dish in a slow cooker, it would have taken 4 – 6 hours. Not only do we save time and energy, but we also save money when you take into account that the slow cooker runs on electricity (we upgraded years ago to gas range and cooktop). It’s a win-win for sustainability all around!

After only just an hour, the pork comes out fork tender and ready to shred into porky deliciousness! It’s so tender, it pulls apart easily with two forks.

Grab a ciabatta bun and you’ve got a quick, delicious meal!. This bun happens to be gluten free, but grab your favourite. It’s amazing how far gluten-free bread has come in the last decade!

You could add toppings if you wish, but we keep it simple and let the porky deliciousness shine.

Store leftovers (if you have any) in a container in the fridge for the next day. Feel free to add BBQ sauce if you wish when reheating, if you find the sauce has soaked into the meat.