Love shredded meat sandwiches as much as we do? Try The BEST Crock Pot Pulled Pork or this easy Crockpot Shredded Chicken next! This Instant Pot Honey Balsamic Pulled Pork is a new favorite dinner recipe! It’s based off of my own Crockpot Balsamic Pulled Pork, which we love big time. While both versions are incredibly delicious, I do love my instant pot. Why? Because it’s so darn quick. Crockpots are great for planning ahead, but when I’m in search of an easy dinner close to dinner time, the instant pot is where it’s at. This Instant Pot Pulled Pork recipe is made up of tender and juicy shredded pork tossed with a simple yet incredibly flavorful sweet and tangy honey balsamic sauce. It’s so versatile and takes just 10 minutes to prep! Looking for more instant pot pulled pork recipes? Check out my Instant Pot Pulled Pork or my Instant Pot Pulled Pork with Cranberry BBQ Sauce! Be sure to serve it up on a Brioche Bun with Homemade Coleslaw, Corn on the Cob and Easy Potato Salad
Ingredients Needed:
Pork Roast: you’ll need 4 pounds of boneless pork roast. Shoulder or butt are best! They have great fat content that breaks down and makes the meat even juicier as it cooks. Chicken Broth: you can also use water, but it won’t be quite as flavorful. No broth? Try vegetable broth or apple juice instead (if using something sweetened, you may want to reduce the sugar). Seasoned Salt and Garlic Powder: simple seasonings that pack a ton of flavor. Honey Balsamic Sauce: we’re making a homemade honey balsamic sauce with balsamic vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. I know, I know — ketchup. Ketchup packs a ton of sweet/savory/tangy flavor in one tiny package! Cornstarch and Water: makes up a cornstarch slurry which helps thicken the sauce, if needed.
How to Make Instant Pot Honey Balsamic Pulled Pork
This instant pot pulled pork recipe takes a quick 10 minutes to prep!
Tips and Notes
Cut the pork into cubes. Cutting the pork up into 3-4″ cubes ensures that it cooks all the way through. If you leave it whole, it will need longer to cook. Use chicken broth. While water does work as the instant pot liquid, I prefer to use chicken broth. It adds tons of flavor! Brown the pork first. Searing the pork in the instant pot before pressure cooking gives it a better texture and another layer of flavor. Scrape the bottom. After searing and before pressure cooking, be sure to scrape any brown bits off the bottom of the pot. Stuck bits of food can cause a burn notice.
Serving Suggestions
While it’s pretty difficult to not just eat this Honey Balsamic Pulled Pork straight out of the instant pot, there are plenty of other delicious ways to serve it. Here are some ideas:
On a sandwich. Layer it on a toasted bun and serve with a side of Easy Broccoli Salad, Air Fryer Potato Wedges, or one of these 30 Pasta Salad Recipes. Over nachos. Layer it on nachos for a sweet and tangy flavor twist. In quesadillas or tacos. Add it into your favorite cheesy quesadilla or serve it in tacos with your favorite toppings. In mac and cheese. Add it into your Homemade Mac and Cheese for some extra protein and flavor!
More Instant Pot Pork Favorites
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Instant Pot Pork Chops with Bacon Apple Glaze
Instant Pot Pork Chops with Gravy
Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin with Garlic Herb Rub
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