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Plated pulled pork on white hoagie bun bread.

Instant Pot Pulled Pork

This tender Instant Pot Pulled Pork uses a Sazon Goya flavoring packet and is so juicy and easy to make. Serve it on buns, in tacos, or in bowls for a crowd-pleasing meal.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Comfort Food
Servings 8
Calories 303 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot)

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 to 4 pound pork butt or pork shoulder roast
  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 Sazon Goya packages
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 oranges

Instructions
 

  • Set the Instant Pot to Sauté/Sear and add the vegetable oil.
    ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • While the oil heats, season the pork evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
    3 to 4 pound pork butt , 4 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Dissolve the Sazón Goya packets into the cup of water, pour mixture over the roast.
    2 Sazon Goya , 1 cup water
  • Squeeze juice from the oranges over the pork, then add the squeezed oranges to the pot.
    2 oranges
  • Secure the lid, set the valve to Sealing, and cook on Meat/Stew (High Pressure) for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Allow a 10-minute natural release, then carefully release remaining pressure.
  • If the pork is not fork-tender, pressure cook for an additional 15 minutes, followed by another 10-minute natural release.
  • Discard the oranges. Shred the pork and serve on buns, in tacos, or in bowls.
Keyword pork butt, pork shoulder