Easy Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Burger

Introduction

Craving big, bold barbecue flavor without hours of prep and slow-cooking? This Easy Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Burger delivers all the smoky, savory satisfaction of classic pulled pork—ready in just over an hour, thanks to the magic of pressure cooking. Juicy, tender pork drenched in tangy BBQ sauce and piled high on a soft bun makes these burgers perfect for family dinners, effortless meal prepping, or a crowd-pleasing game day spread.

Why You’ll Love These Pulled Pork Burgers

The Instant Pot transforms a pork shoulder into fall-apart strands, blending traditional BBQ flavor with unmatched weeknight convenience. A quick homemade slaw provides the perfect crunch and freshness, turning every bite into a festival of tastes and textures. The hands-off approach means minimum mess, no babysitting the stove, and maximum flavor payoff.

Essential Prep for One-Pot BBQ Success

To guarantee moist, flavorful pork shreds, use pork shoulder or pork butt, both renowned for their marbling and tenderness when cooked under pressure. Trim excess fat and cut the pork into large, even chunks; this speeds up cooking and ensures uniform tenderness.

For prepping onions and cabbage, a Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper can make quick work of chopping and dicing, keeping prep time minimal while ensuring consistent sizes for even cooking and texture.

Making the Pulled Pork in Your Instant Pot

The star of the recipe is the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart, as it expertly locks in the pork’s juices, develops deep flavor, and slashes traditional cook time. Once seasoned, the pork is seared using the sauté function, then simmered in a zesty mixture of BBQ sauce, broth, and spices.

After cooking, use the quick release, then shred the pork directly in the pot with a Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen—it’s effortless, tidy, and ideal for achieving those perfect, sauce-catching pulled pork strands.

Assembling the BBQ Pulled Pork Burgers

Choose your favorite burger buns—classic, brioche, or pretzel—and toast them lightly for a sturdy base. Pile the pulled pork high, drizzle extra sauce, and finish with crunchy slaw for that barbecue shop finish.

For meal prepping or storing leftovers, transfer cooled pulled pork into Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers to ensure freshness and make quick weekday lunches a breeze.

Serving Suggestions for Maximum Enjoyment

While the pulled pork burger is truly the main event, consider pairing with crispy fries from your COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1 or a light side salad prepped in advance with the vegetable chopper. For an elevated presentation, lay out sandwiches on a cutting board lined with parchment for hassle-free serving and cleanup.

Nutritional Information & Serving Size

This recipe makes approximately 6 hearty BBQ pulled pork burgers. Each sandwich (with slaw and bun) clocks in around 550–600 calories—ideal for a substantial meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor.

Easy Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Burger (Recap)

Juicy, robust, and customizable, these Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Burgers are pure comfort food with zero compromise on convenience. Perfect for any season, this recipe brings restaurant-style barbecue right to your kitchen—no grill or smoker required.

Instructions

1. Set your Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart to Sauté. Add a bit of oil, then sear pork chunks in batches until browned. Remove and set aside.
2. Add chopped onions (from the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper) to the pot and sauté 2 minutes. Turn off Sauté.
3. Return pork to the pot. Add salt, pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, and brown sugar. Toss, then pour in BBQ sauce, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire.
4. Lock lid, set the Instant Pot to Manual (High Pressure) for 60 minutes. Allow natural release for 10 minutes, then quick-release remaining pressure.
5. Shred pork using a Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen or two forks. Stir meat into the sauce and keep warm.
6. While pork cooks, prepare slaw: Combine cabbage, red onion, and carrot (use the chopper for even pieces) in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk mayo, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Toss with veggies until coated. Refrigerate until serving.
7. Toast buns lightly. Layer with generous portions of pulled pork and extra BBQ sauce, then pile on slaw. Top with pickles if desired and the other half of the bun.
8. Serve hot. Store extra pulled pork in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers for up to 4 days in the fridge.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (mostly inactive)
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

Enjoy a hassle-free BBQ feast with these Instant Pot pulled pork burgers—flavor-blasted, perfectly tender, and irresistibly easy!