Description
Experience the perfect harmony of sweet and savory with this tender pulled pork infused with rich apple cider flavors, ideal for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs Pork Shoulder
- 2 cups Fresh Apple Cider
- 1 Yellow Onion, finely chopped
- 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into large chunks to fit in your Instant Pot.
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and heat a splash of olive oil. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in smoked paprika, cinnamon, and brown sugar until everything is well-coated. Cook for an additional minute to meld the flavors.
- Add fresh apple cider along with the seasoned pork chunks. Mix to ensure even coating.
- Close the lid and set your Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for about 60 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for around 15 minutes after cooking.
- Remove pork from the pot, shred it using two forks, and return it to the juices for added flavor. Serve on buns or plates, drizzling with any remaining sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider searing the pork before cooking. Substitute apple cider with apple juice if desired. Enhance flavor by adding fresh herbs or spices like cumin or chili powder.