Instant Pot Pulled Pork Tenderloin
If you want a quick and easy dinner that will feed a crowd, then you’ll love this Instant Pot Pulled Pork Tenderloin Recipe that only uses four simple ingredients and is full of juicy flavors.
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Easy 4-Ingredient Instant Pot Pulled Pork Tenderloin
I’m a sucker for BBQ pulled pork, but I’m not very skilled at smoking and preparing it like it’s supposed to be done, which is why I love using my Slow Cooker or Instant Pot to get the same effect.
This Instant Pot Pulled Pork Recipe uses four basic ingredients and is done in under 2 hours. Top with your favorite BBQ sauce, slap it on a toasted bun and you’re good to go.
If you don’t have a pressure cooker, then you may want to try my Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork or my Slow Cooker Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork for a different twist on this classic dish.
What Can I Serve with Pulled Pork?
- Old-Fashioned Brown Sugar Baked Beans
- Copycat KFC Coleslaw
- Summer Harvest Oven-Roasted Vegetables
- Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
- Instant Pot Dill Pickle Potato Salad
There’s nothing like an American summertime BBQ cookout. Bring out all the meats, sides, breads and desserts for a fantastic spread that stays with you all summer long. I know you’ll love this Instant Pot Pulled Pork Tenderloin Recipe and it will be the hit of the party. Happy BBQ-ing Friends!
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Ingredients in Pulled Pork:
- onion
- olive oil
- pork loin
- seasoning salt
- water
- barbecue sauce
How to Make Instant Pot Pulled Pork Tenderloin:
Select the sauté function on the Instant Pot.
When pot is hot, add olive oil.
Add sliced onions to the pot and sauté until they become translucent or about 2-3 minutes.
While the onions are cooking, rub the seasoning salt all over the pork loin.
Push the onions to the sides of the pot.
Add a bit more olive oil to the pot if needed, then add the seasoned pork loin.
Sear on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Remove pork from the Instant Pot but keep warm.
Add the water to the pot, scraping the bottom to remove any cooked-on pieces. Return the pork loin to the pot.
Pour 1 cup of barbecue sauce over the pork loin.
Lock the lid of the Instant Pot in place and set the valve to sealing.
Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.
Once the cooking time is up, allow for a natural pressure release for about 10 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
In the Instant Pot, shred the pork with two forks. Pour the remaining barbecue sauce over the pork and toss to coat.
Serve the shredded pork loin as it is or on toasted buns.
Instant Pot Pulled Pork Tenderloin
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 onion sliced thin
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 pounds pork loin
- 1 tablespoon seasoning salt
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups barbecue sauce divided
Instructions
- Select the sauté function on the Instant Pot.
- When pot is hot, add olive oil.
- Add sliced onions to the pot and sauté until they become translucent or about 2-3 minutes.
- While the onions are cooking, rub the seasoning salt all over the pork loin.
- Push the onions to the sides of the pot.
- Add a bit more olive oil to the pot if needed, then add the seasoned pork loin.
- Sear on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove pork from the Instant Pot but keep warm.
- Add the water to the pot, scraping the bottom to remove any cooked-on pieces. Return the pork loin to the pot.
- Pour 1 cup of barbecue sauce over the pork loin.
- Lock the lid of the Instant Pot in place and set the valve to sealing.
- Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is up, allow for a natural pressure release for about 10 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
- In the Instant Pot, shred the pork with two forks. Pour the remaining barbecue sauce over the pork and toss to coat.
- Serve the shredded pork loin as it is or on toasted buns.
