Pulled Pork Recipe 3 Ways (Oven, Slow Cooker, Instant Pot)

shredding pork butt on a cutting board for pulled pork recipes

Pulled Pork Recipe 3 Ways (Oven, Slow Cooker, Instant Pot)

Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Baked,, BBQ, Comfort Food, Crock Pot, Instant Pot, Slow Cooker

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 5 20

Servings:

Calories: 442kcal

Author: Marilyn

Make tender pulled pork 3 ways: oven, slow cooker, or Instant Pot, using one easy rub and a soda braise that shreds perfectly.

Print Recipe

Ingredients

4 lb pork butt Boston butt
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
12 ounces Dr. Pepper or Root Beer, or Coke
BBQ sauce optional

Get Recipe Ingredients

Instructions

Trim pork of excess fat. Cut into approximately 1-pound sections. Slather all over with mustard.
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Pat mixture all over the pork.

Oven Method:

Preheat oven to 300° F.
Add the pork sections to a Dutch oven and pour the Dr. Pepper around it. Cover the Dutch oven and cook for 3 hours. Remove the lid and cook for an additional 1 to 2 hours, or until the pork is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
. Let stand 15 minutes. Transfer the pork to a cutting board. Shred using 2 forks.

Crockpot Method:

Place the pork sections in the crockpot and pour the Dr. Pepper around it Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, or until the pork is tender and shreds easily with a fork.

Instant Pot Method:

Place the pork section in the Instant Pot and pour Dr. Pepper around it. Close the lid and the vent. Cook on Manual/High Press for 70 minutes, or until the pork is tender and shreds easily with a fork..

Notes

Dr. Pepper: The Dr. Pepper adds sweetness and tenderizes the meat. You can also use Root Beer, Coke, or a 1:2 ratio of apple cider vinegar and apple juice. Do not use diet sodas.

Store leftover pulled pork in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Serving size: This recipe will yield about 2 pounds of cooked pulled pork; enough to serve about 6 people (5 oz per serving). See the post above for my tips for calculating how much pulled pork you'll need for a larger group.

Nutrition