Question 1

What is the best cut of pork for pulled pork?

Accepted Answer

Use good quality meat, preferably organic boneless pork shoulder. It has a little more fat to it and is also inexpensive. When cooked under pressure you end up with succulent, moist, and very flavorful meat. You can also try my IP Kalua Park, it's to die for! We chose a boneless pork shoulder roast for its tenderness and flavor. It has a little more fat to it and is also inexpensive. When cooked under pressure you end up with succulent, moist, and very flavorful meat. No matter what cut of pork you use, when you pressure cook it, it will be tender enough to make pulled pork recipes. Some of the common choices include pork butt, tenderloin, and pork loin. Also, sometimes I used pork loin. It's not as fatty, but if you are looking for a leaner version it works well. Hence, it won't be as tender and "melt in your mouth", as it's a leaner cut of meat.

Question 2

What can I use instead of liquid smoke?

Accepted Answer

Liquid smoke is really smoke that has been made into a liquid. Using the smoke from smoking meat, this common flavoring is often used in barbecued meats and dishes. You can use chipotle powder, smoke tea, or smoked paprika in a pinch.

Question 3

Is meat more tender when you pressure cook it?

Accepted Answer

Pressure cookers will make meat tender if you cook it properly no matter what kind of meat it is. For this instant pot pulled pork recipe, the pressure traps the steam inside. Also, it cooks the meat quickly but with a high amount of moisture to keep it tender.

Question 4

Is pulled pork better in the instant pot or slow cooker?

Accepted Answer

Both cooking processes will make your pulled pork tender and delicious. It depends on how much time you have and how you want to do it. Making flavorful pulled pork in the instant pot takes about an hour and using a slow cooker takes about six or eight hours.

Question 5

Should you Brown the Pork first?

Accepted Answer

This is totally up to you. If I have extra time, I would brown the pieces. Also, this bumps the flavor up a bit. However, if you are short on time, simply skip this step. The end product will be just as delicious. Keep in mind, that when cooking frozen meat, you’ll want to skip browning it, as frozen meat does not brown well.

Question 6

How to Cook frozen pork in the Pressure Cooker?

Accepted Answer

Cooking frozen meat in the Instant Pot is very practical. I have a few recipes where I show in detail how to cook frozen pork tenderloin or frozen chicken breasts in the IP. Simply follow the recipe card steps below, and add 5 minutes per pound of meat if cooked frozen. In addition, please note that it will take longer to come to pressure.

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