Easy Instant Pot Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Directions

• Spice Prep – Mix paprika, mustard powder, cumin, brown sugar, a pinch of salt, and pepper in a bowl. This blend is key for infusing the pork with a bold flavor.
• Seasoning Pork – Thoroughly massage the prepared spice mix into the pork pieces, ensuring even coverage for a robust taste.
• Browning Pork – Heat the Instant Pot on the high saute setting with oil. Brown the pork for about 5 minutes, turning to get a good sear on all sides. This step enhances the flavor through caramelization.
• Setting for Cooking – Pour ¼ cup water into the pot to deglaze, ensuring all flavorful bits are incorporated into the sauce. Whisk in the vinegar, tomato paste, and additional 1 cup water.
• Pressure Cooking – Return the pork to the pot, seal the lid, set Instant Pot to pressure cook on high for 60 minutes. This cooking method tenderizes the pork efficiently.
• Sauce Reduction – Once cooked, remove pork and set the Instant Pot to saute to reduce the cooking liquid by half, about 15 minutes, for a concentrated flavor.
• Shredding Pork – Shred the pork using two forks and stir back into reduced cooking liquid to soak up the flavors.
• Assemble Sandwiches – Serve the flavorful pork on buns, topped with barbecue sauce and a heap of coleslaw. Each bite combines sweet, tangy, and savory notes.