Instant Pot Garlic Pulled Pork

By Sprig Originals ✓ · with credit

Adapted from hungryhobby.net

A four-pound pork shoulder studded with whole garlic cloves and pressure cooked until it falls apart under a fork. No sauce, no rub, no fuss — just deeply savory pulled pork ready for sandwiches, tacos, or bowls all week.

Ingredients

• 4 lb pork shoulder or pork butt
• 1 head garlic, cloves peeled
• 1 white onion, sliced
• 2 cups vegetable broth or water

Instructions

1. Cut 12 to 15 deep slits all over the pork shoulder with the tip of a paring knife, then push a peeled garlic clove down into each one.
2. Set the pork in a 6-quart electric pressure cooker and pour the 2 cups of broth or water around it. Scatter the sliced onion over the top and down the sides.
3. Lock the lid on, set the valve to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 90 minutes. When the timer ends, leave it alone and let the pressure drop naturally — this takes 25 to 30 minutes and is what keeps the meat juicy.
4. Once the float valve has dropped, open the lid and lift the pork onto a large cutting board. Let it rest 5 minutes, then pull it apart with two forks; the outside will shred at a touch and the center should give way with a little pressure. Discard the bone if there is one.
5. Moisten the shredded pork with a few spoonfuls of the cooking liquid from the pot so it doesn't dry out.
6. Optional: heat your broiler, spread the pork over a foil-lined baking sheet, and broil 3 to 5 minutes until the edges crisp and brown.

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