Quick & Easy Instant Pot Pulled Pork - Meal Prepping for an Easy Life

I'm always looking to make my day easier and have found meal prepping is the way to go. It's saves you money and time during a busy week. The recipe takes about 2 hours from start to finish with 1 hour in the Instant Pot. The pulled pork is moist and delicious and when frozen, can be a quick meal.

Why Use an Instant Pot for Pulled Pork?

The Instant Pot is a fantastic kitchen gadget. It cooks food quickly, retains flavors, and makes clean-up a breeze. For pulled pork, it creates tender meat in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods.

A few things you are going to need

• I absolutely love my 8 Qt. Instant Pot. I received it as a Christmas gift a few years ago and wouldn't use anything else. Instant Pot has 7 functions: Pressure Cooker, Slow Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté,

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• This is the best set of knifes I have ever owned. I received the Henkel knife set as a wedding gift about 30 years ago and they are still going strong. The knives are razor-sharp and stay sharper longer with minimal care.

• Another gift I received is the BPA Free- Chopping Boards. Probably one of the best practically Christmas gifts I received over the years. They are dishwasher safe, and I use them every day. The largest chopping board fits over most kitchen sinks for easy meal prep.

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Ingredients - What you'll need

• 3-4 lb. Lean boneless pork roast

• 3 tbs. Smoke paprika

• 1 tbs. Salt

• 1 tbs. Ground black pepper

• 1 tbs. Garlic powder

• 1 tbs. Onion powder

• 1 tbs. Sage

• 1 tbs. Thyme

• 1 tbs. cumin

• Chipotle pepper - Add the amount with your heart

• 1 tbs. Liquid smoke

• 1-2 Cloves fresh garlic

• 1 cup Water.

Directions - Let's get cooking!

• Cut the pork roast into about 4" chunks. With a 4 lb. roast, i cut the roast into 4 pieces.

• In a small bowl, combine the smoke paprika, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, sage, thyme, cumin, and chipotle pepper.

• Rub the spice mixture over the pork chunks. you can let marinate in the

refrigerator for a few hours.

• Using the inner liner of your Instant Pot add a few tablespoons of Avocado Oil and set on the sauté mode.

• Sear each side of the pork chunks. You may have to do this in batches.

• Remove the chunks and add about 1 cup of water.

• Deglaze/Scrape the bottom of the Instant Pot liner with a wooden spoon to loosen all the goodness from the bottom.

• Add the garlic and liquid smoke.

• Place the pork chunks back in the pot and secure the lid.

• Click the pressure cook mode and set for 1 hr. on high.

• When done, let the pressure release naturally.

• Once that is done, remove the pork chunks and put them on a clean cutting board to shred with a fork and knife. Save the juice to pour over the pulled pork.

• Divide the shredded pork into meal-sized servings and place them into freezer boxes. Let cool before placing them in the freezer.

Meals You Can Prepare with Pulled Pork

Having meal prep pulled pork on hand opens the door to a variety of meals. Here are some tasty ideas:

• Pulled Pork Tacos: Serve on soft corn tortillas with fresh toppings like avocado and cilantro.

• Pulled Pork Sandwiches: Layer the pork on a bun with extra barbecue sauce and coleslaw.

• Canita Bowls: Top brown rice with pulled pork, vegetables, and a drizzle of barbecue sauce.

• Salads: Use the pulled pork as a protein on your favorite salad mix for a nutritious meal option.

Meal prepping pulled pork in your Instant Pot is not just efficient; it results in tender, flavorful dishes that can be enjoyed in so many ways. Whether you go for tacos or sandwiches, using your Instant Pot takes the stress out of weekday dinners. Give it a try this week, and you'll see how easy and delicious meal prep can be! Enjoy every bite!

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Happy Meal Prepping!