Pulled Pork in the Instant Pot

Ingredients

    3 1/2 pound pork shoulder roast cut into 2-3 pieces
    6 tablespoons brown sugar
    2 teaspoons garlic powder
    2 tablespoons smoked paprika
    2 teaspoons onion powder
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon pepper
    a pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
    350 ml can Root Beer (or use a can of Coca Cola if you prefer the taste)
    1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
    1/2 cup water or chicken stock
    2 cups barbecue sauce
    rolls and coleslaw for serving


    Pat the pork shoulder dry with kitchen paper.
    Combine the dry rub ingredients.
    Rub the dry rub onto the pork.
    Heat up the instant pot on “Saute” mode and add the oil.
    Brown the pork shoulder (in pieces if necessary) on all sides.
    Add the Root Beer (or cola), Worcestershire sauce, and remaining liquid.
    Add and seal the lid, turning the valve to “Sealing”.
    Set to “Pressure Cook” for 60 minutes.
    Once it’s done, release the pressure and remove the lid.
    Remove the pork to a bowl and shred it, adding the barbecue sauce and some of the cooking liquid (if needed).
    Serve on buns with coleslaw!