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This Instant Pot Cider Pulled Pork is a delicious and easy way to make any cut of pork! It is perfect for fall. Whole30, gluten free and paleo!
It’s August 26th which means it’s basically almost fall, right? My fave season of all time! Let all things pumpkin & apple commence, starting with this super easy Instant Pot Cider Pulled Pork. You could technically enjoy this during any season, but the apples make me think fall.
Whenever I make pork, carnitas is usually my go-to. But every now and then it’s nice to switch up the flavors! The recipe is tangy and slightly sweet and can be served with pretty much any sides you want. It would be great on top of a big scoop of mashed potatoes with some of the juices drizzled over top, or even inside tacos!
I ended up using Butcher Box boneless pork chops when I made this because that’s what I had in my freezer, but you can really use any cut of pork that you want. Loin, butt, shoulder, etc. Just make sure it equals about 3-4 lbs.
If you do pork chops, you also have the option to NOT shred them and just serve them as-is.
And for anyone who doesn’t have an Instant Pot (which I highly recommend getting if you’re on the fence!), this recipe will work in a crock pot/slow cooker – just throw everything in and set it on low for 7-8 hours. This is the Instant Pot that I have:
Looking for some other delicious Instant Pot Recipes? Check these out!
Instant Pot Easy Risotto with Peas
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Instant Pot Cider Pulled Pork
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs pork loin, chops, or shoulder, cut into 4 pieces
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup apple juice or apple cider, look for no sugar added
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Place onions in the bottom of the Instant Pot (or slow cooker). Place pork on top of the onions. Whisk remaining ingredients together and pour over the pork.
- Set your Instant Pot to "manual" 55 mins on high pressure. Let it slow release for about 10-15 minutes, then release the steam. (If using a slow cooker, set on low for 7-8 hours.)
- Shred the pork using 2 forks. If there is too much juice, hit the "saute" button and let it simmer until some cooks off. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
All nutrition facts are an estimate and automatically calculated. While I fact check them using My Fitness Pal, please note that they may not always be 100% accurate and depend on ingredients used. Weigh your total and divide by the number of servings for the most accurate grams per serving size.
SO GOOD and SO EASY! Instant Pot recipe is perfect for 100°temps this weekend. Will definitely make again.
Thank you!
Pulled pork is a family favorite in my house. I am paleo but my family isn’t necessarily. This recipe has great flavor and enough sweetness to satisfy everyone without corn syrup filled sauces. Thanks for another great recipe Mary!
Pulled pork is a family favorite at my house. I eat paleo but my family doesn’t necessarily. This recipe has great flavor and enough sweetness to make everyone happy without using corn syrup filled sauces. Great recipe as always Mary!
I had a pork loin from Butcher Box that I couldn’t decide what to do with it, then was happy I found this recipe. I made it last night for the family and it was a hit! Super easy to make, turned out delicious, and I have leftovers that I’m going to turn into tacos tonight. Thanks, Mary!