Instant Pot Barbecue Pork Loin

This Instant Pot Barbecue Pork Loin can be made in about a half hour with just six ingredients.

Made with pork loin and barbecue sauce, this mouthwatering dish is juicy, tender, and flavorful, making it perfect as a meal idea.

What is Barbecue Pork Loin

Barbecue Pork Loin is a pulled pork dish (usually a sandwich) made with the loin portion of the pig rather than shoulder or other portion.

I like how using a pressure cooker can make this a quick and easy meal idea.

Have you tried my Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples?

Those Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples are a quick and easy snack or dessert idea that takes about 10 minutes to make. These shredded pork sandwiches would go nicely when served with those tasty cinnamon apples.

To make this recipe you will need a seasoned rub for your pork loin. You can find a selection of pork rubs here.

Why people love Barbecue Pork Loin.

This Instant Pot Barbecue Pork Loin recipe is a quick and easy recipe. The pork loin is tender and flavorful pork.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• This recipe really takes minimal effort to make.
• The barbecue sauce is the perfect combination of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors that make this recipe even better.
• A sauteed onion adds a delicious flavor to this dish as well.
• Shredded pork is easy to eat which is nice for kids or those who need a bit of help.
• Leftovers can be served over rice, on top of a salad, or inside of a bun.
• Personalizing this dish is as easy as using another cut such as tenderloin or adding some minced garlic or sliced peppers.

Ingredients needed to make Barbecue Pork Loin in an Instant Pot.

• Onion. Your onion should be sliced thin.
• Olive Oil. Used for sautéing the onion.
• Pork Loin. You can trim off any fat as needed and then cut your pork into two or three large pieces for easier cooking.
• Pork Rub. Rubbed into your pork to make it more flavorful.
• Water. For cooking the ingredients.
• Barbecue Sauce. You can use the sauce of your choice.

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Tips for making the best instant pot pulled pork.

Boneless pork loin was used to make my dish. Feel free to use pork shoulder or pork butt rather than the leaner loin.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Boneless cuts of pork as easier to use in this recipe and will be quicker for you to prepare.
2. Seasoned pork rub or seasoned salt can be used to rub into your pork. Feel free to use additional as desired for flavor.
3. My pork was cooked in water. For additional flavor, you can use a flavored broth instead.
4. The pork is seared before being pressure cooked. It is a good idea to cut large pork cuts into two or three pieces to make it easier to sear.
5. A natural pressure release (for about 10 minutes) is used to help keep the moisture in the pork.
6. When you shred your pork, it is best to not over-shred the meat as this can lead to drying it out.

How to make Instant Pot Barbecue Pork Loin

Prep Time: 10 minutes .
Pressure Coke Time: about 45 minutes .
Servings: 6 .

1. Start by sautéing the onion. Set your pressure cooker to sauté function. Once the pot is hot, you can add olive oil and sliced onions. Sauté the onion in the oil until translucent (about two and a half minutes).
2. Rub. While the onions are sautéing, you can rub your pork rub (or seasoning) over the pork.
3. Sear. Use a wooden spoon to move the sauteed onions to the sides of the pot and then place your seasoned loin into the pot. Sear the pork loin until browned on all sides (about two and a half minutes per side). You may need to add more oil as needed. You can then remove the browned pork and onions from the pot.
4. Deglaze. Add your water to the pot and then use your wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pot to remove any cooked-on pieces. You can then return the pork loin and onions to the pot.
5. Pressure Cook. Pour half of the barbecue sauce (one cup) over the pork loin and then place the lid on to your pot. Lock the lid and in place and then set the valve to sealing. Cook your loin on high pressure for 35 minutes.
6. Release. Once the cooking time is up, you can allow for a natural pressure release for about 10 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
7. Shred. Carefully use two forks to shred or pull apart the cooked pork.
8. Serve your shredded pork loin on a bun, roll, or as desired.

Expert Tip 👉 For the shredding step, you can do this in the pot or transfer it to a large bowl, which may be easier.

How to store shredded barbecue pork.

Once your pork has fully cooled, it can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, the pork should keep for about three days refrigerated or frozen for up to a few months.

You may also be interested in these instant pot recipes.

• Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers
• Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken (with video)
• Instant Pot Chicken Wings (video)
• Instant Pot Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles
• Instant Pot Garlic Butter Knots
• Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

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Instant Pot Barbecue Pork Loin

Instant Pot Barbecue Pork Loin, a simple and delicious shredded pork dinner recipe made in about a half hour.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time45 minutes mins

Total Time55 minutes mins

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Meal

Cuisine: instant pot, pressure cooker

Search Result: Instant Pot Barbecue Pork Loin

Servings: 6

Equipment

• Instant Pot

Ingredients

• 1 Onion. - Your onion should be sliced thin.
• 2 tsp Olive Oil. - plus additional as needed for searing.
• 2 lb Pork Loin. - cut in half or as needed.
• 1 tbsp Pork Rub.
• 1 cup Water.
• 2 cups Barbecue Sauce. -divided

Instructions

• Set your pressure cooker to sauté function. Once the pot is hot, you can add olive oil and sliced onions. Sauté the onion in the oil until translucent (about two and a half minutes).
• While the onions are sautéing, you can rub your pork rub (or seasoning) over the pork.
• Use a wooden spoon to move the sauteed onions to the sides of the pot and then place your seasoned loin into the pot. Sear the pork loin until browned on all sides (about two and a half minutes per side). You may need to add more oil as needed.
• Remove the browned pork and onions from the pot.
• To deglaze, add your water to the pot and then use your wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pot to remove any cooked-on pieces. You can then return the pork loin and onions to the pot.
• Pour half of the barbecue sauce (one cup) over the pork loin and then place the lid on to your pot. Lock the lid and in place and then set the valve to sealing. Cook your loin on high pressure for 35 minutes.
• Once the cooking time is up, you can allow for a natural pressure release for about 10 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
• Carefully use two forks to shred or pull apart the cooked pork .
• Serve your shredded pork loin on a bun, roll, or as desired with the remaining sauce.

Recipe Notes

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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.

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Nutrition

Calories: 575kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1068mg | Potassium: 713mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 266IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg

Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!

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Instant Pot Barbecue Pork Loin, a simple and delicious shredded pork dinner recipe made in about a half hour.

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