Easy Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Burger
Introduction
Satisfy your cravings with the ultimate Easy Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Burger—a recipe that delivers bold, smoky flavors and fall-apart tender meat with minimal effort and time. With the help of the Instant Pot, this crowd-pleaser goes from prep to plate much faster than traditional, slow-cooked versions, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or impromptu gatherings.
Why This BBQ Pulled Pork Burger Stands Out
The beauty of this recipe is its combination of simplicity and depth. Pressure cooking infuses the pork with smokey, sweet barbecue sauce, making every bite juicy and exceptionally flavorful. The result? A melt-in-your-mouth sandwich that tastes like it’s been cooked for hours, ready in under an hour.
Instant Pot Magic: Fast, Flavorful Pulled Pork
The secret to this dish’s speed and flavor is the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart. After seasoning and searing, the pork is pressure-cooked right in the barbecue sauce, locking in moisture and taste. You’ll save time without sacrificing any of the slow-cooked tenderness typically associated with pulled pork.
Shredding and Assembling the Ultimate Burger
Once your pork is cooked to perfection, achieving the right texture is effortless with a dedicated Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen, Elegant Black. A few quick twists, and your pork transforms into mouthwatering shreds, ready to absorb even more sauce.
Pile the shredded pork high on fresh buns, top with crunchy slaw, and serve for the ultimate BBQ experience. For prepping crisp, uniform coleslaw toppings in seconds, a Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper is a highly effective kitchen ally.
Serving Suggestions
Serve your BBQ pulled pork burger with a side of baked fries or a fresh salad. If you want to toast your burger buns for a perfect finish, a SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch ensures a golden, crispy texture in minutes.
Store extra pulled pork in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup) to keep leftovers fresh for sandwiches all week long.
Nutritional Information and Serving Size
This recipe makes 6 hearty burgers, each loaded with flavor. Each serving contains approximately 450–500 calories, depending on the bun and toppings. It’s a comforting meal designed for indulgence and sharing.
Easy Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Burger (Recap)
This recipe makes it incredibly easy to enjoy rich, smoky pulled pork burgers with the help of modern kitchen essentials. You get maximum flavor in minimum time—just what you need for delicious weeknight dinners or unbeatable party fare.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the spice mixture all over the pieces of pork shoulder.
- Set your Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart to the sauté function. Brown the seasoned pork in batches for several minutes on each side. Remove and set aside.
- Turn off sauté mode. Pour the chicken broth into the pot and use a wooden spatula to scrape up any browned bits. Return all pork to the pot, pour in 1 cup of barbecue sauce, and stir to coat.
- Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to pressure cook on high for 50 minutes. Allow a natural release for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
- Remove the pork to a clean cutting board and shred using a Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen, Elegant Black or two forks.
- Return the shredded pork to the pot and mix well with the juices. Add extra barbecue sauce if desired.
- Assemble burgers: Pile shredded pork onto the bottom half of each bun, top with coleslaw (use a Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper for fast slaw prep), and garnish with pickles if you like. Cap with the top bun.
- For toasted buns, warm them in a SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch until golden.
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 65 minutes (including pressure building and natural release)
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes