Instant Pot Apple Butter Pulled Pork

Instant Pot Apple Butter Pulled Pork is a deliciously sweet and savory dish combining the rich flavors of pork with the smooth, warmly-spiced essence of Apple Butter.

Imagine this: Tender, pressure-cooked pork shoulder is seasoned with a blend of spices and cooked until it’s so soft it falls apart effortlessly. Then, the real magic happens when the Apple Butter is added to the mix, infusing the meat with a subtly sweet and spiced flavor. Furthermore, the Apple Butter melds with the pork‘s juices, creating a luscious, slightly tangy sauce lathering each strand of meat.

Instant Pot Apple Butter Pulled Pork Ingredients

• Coconut Sugar
• Onion Powder
• Black Pepper
• Pink Salt
• Paprika
• Cinnamon
• Garlic Powder
• Pork Shoulder or Butt
• Chicken or Beef Bone Broth
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Free Reign’s Apple Butter

Creating the Instant Pot Apple Butter Pulled Pork

1. First, in a mixing bowl, combine the sugar and seasonings.
2. Next, rub the seasoning onto the pork butt or shoulder, coating it all over.
3. Then, add the bone broth, Apple Butter, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
4. Next, place the seasoned pork butt into the liquid mixture.
5. Then, place the lid on the pot and make sure the pressure valve is in the sealing position. 
6. Next, select the MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK button and set the time for 90-120 minutes.
   • Note: If your pork butt is more than 5 lbs, it will need longer in the pressure cooker.
7. Then, when the pot beeps to let you know it’s finished, let the pot naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes before switching the pressure valve to the venting position. Once the steam has released and the pressure lock has disengaged, open the lid and remove the pork.
8. Finally, place the pork in a bowl and shred it with forks removing any overly fatty pieces. Serve it with the Apple Butter jus or Kinder’s Hickory BBQ sauce.

Serving the Instant Pot Apple Butter Pulled Pork

This dish is perfect served on a Sourdough Burger Bun for a mouthwatering pulled pork sandwich, or alongside classic sides like coleslaw, Instant Pot BBQ Beans, Parsnip-Cauliflower Puree, or Sourdough Cornbread. The sweetness of the Apple Butter beautifully balances the savory richness of the pork, making for a comforting and memorable meal for all!

Storing the Instant Pot Apple Butter Pulled Pork

This meal is delicious the day it is made and for a few days after! Like most BBQ, the flavors develop a bit more each day as it sits. So, if you plan on keeping these as leftovers, I’d recommend storing it in an airtight container and in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

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Instant Pot Apple Butter Pulled Pork

Yield: 8 Servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Additional Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Instant Pot Apple Butter Pulled Pork is a deliciously sweet and savory dish combining the rich flavors of pork with the smooth, warmly-spiced essence of Apple Butter.

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. Coconut Sugar
• 1 tbsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Black Pepper
• 1 tsp. Pink Salt
• 1 tsp. Paprika
• 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 4 - 5 lbs. Pork Shoulder or Butt
• 1 c. Chicken or Beef Bone Broth
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 c. Free Reign's Apple Butter

Instructions

Creating the Instant Pot Apple Butter Pulled Pork

1. First, in a mixing bowl, combine the sugar and seasonings.
2. Next, rub the seasoning onto the pork butt or shoulder, coating it all over.
3. Then, add the bone broth, Apple Butter, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
4. Next, place the seasoned pork butt into the liquid mixture.
5. Then, place the lid on the pot and make sure the pressure valve is in the sealing position. 
6. Next, select the MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK button and set the time for 90-120 minutes. (Note: If your pork butt is more than 5 lbs, it will need longer in the pressure cooker).
7. Then, when the pot beeps to let you know it's finished, let the pot naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes before switching the pressure valve to the venting position. Once the steam has been released and the pressure lock has disengaged, open the lid and remove the pork.
8. Finally, place the pork in a bowl and shred it with forks removing any overly fatty pieces. Serve it with the Apple Butter jus or Kinder's Hickory BBQ sauce.

Notes

Ways to Serve the Instant Pot Apple Butter Pulled Pork

This dish is perfect served on a Sourdough Burger Bun for a mouthwatering pulled pork sandwich, or alongside classic sides like coleslaw, Instant Pot BBQ Beans, Parsnip-Cauliflower Puree, or Sourdough Cornbread. The sweetness of the Apple Butter beautifully balances the savory richness of the pork, making for a comforting and memorable meal for all!

Storing the Leftovers

Instant Pot Apple Butter Pulled Pork is delicious the day it is made and for a few days after! Like most BBQ, the flavors develop a bit more each day as it sits. So, if you plan on keeping these as leftovers, I'd recommend storing it in an airtight container and in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.