Easy Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Burger

Introduction

If you’re looking for a mouthwatering, fuss-free meal that can feed a crowd or satisfy a weeknight craving, this Easy Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Burger is your go-to recipe. The pressure cooker transforms a humble cut of pork into shreddable, flavor-packed perfection in less than an hour—no slow-roasting or babysitting required.

Each bite delivers the ultimate barbecue experience: smoky, tender pork wrapped in tangy BBQ sauce, piled high on a pillowy bun with crisp slaw. It’s the kind of sandwich that vanishes fast at family meals, cookouts, and casual get-togethers.

Why This BBQ Pulled Pork Burger Works

What sets this recipe apart is the speed and simplicity made possible by the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart. Pork shoulder, known for its tough fibers, turns meltingly tender in record time thanks to pressure cooking. The result? Layered, succulent pulled pork with a deep barbecue flavor in under an hour.

The combination of classic spices, your favorite barbecue sauce, and the make-ahead potential makes this dish as practical as it is delicious. It’s also infinitely customizable with toppings—from creamy coleslaw to crunchy pickles.

How to Prepare BBQ Pulled Pork in the Instant Pot

Start by combining a simple spice blend and massaging it into the pork shoulder. Then sear the meat directly in the Instant Pot to build flavor. Pressure-cooking with a bit of liquid (like broth or apple cider vinegar) and barbecue sauce creates both juiciness and depth. When done, you’ll find the pork shreds effortlessly—especially handy using a Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen, Elegant Black for beautiful, even strands.

Perfect Sides and Toppings for Your Burger

The star of this sandwich is, of course, the BBQ pulled pork—but a cool, crunchy slaw gives it balance and bite. Quickly prep your vegetables with the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper, making it easy to julienne cabbage and carrots for slaw in minutes. Pair your burger with oven fries (ideal in the COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1, Compact & Large 6-Qt, Grey) or enjoy with a pile of pickles, red onions, and your favorite chips.

Serving & Storing Pulled Pork Burgers

Serve your pulled pork burger on a toasted bun, heaped high with slaw and optional pickled onions. For mess-free serving at parties or picnics, lay down a sheet of Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll, 45 Square Feet under each burger—less cleanup, more eating.

Leftover pulled pork stores well in airtight containers like Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup). It’s ideal for meal prepping and delicious in tacos, quesadillas, or over rice later in the week.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This Easy Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Burger recipe yields approximately 8 hearty burgers. Each serving (with bun and slaw) is around 480–520 calories, depending on toppings and buns. The pork itself is a hearty protein source and, when paired with a fresh slaw, makes a balanced, satisfying meal.

Easy Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Burger (Recap)

Fast, juicy, and packed with BBQ flavor, this pulled pork burger comes together quickly in the Instant Pot and is always a sure-fire crowd favorite. Serve with crispy slaw and all your favorite sides for a meal that’s both easy and unforgettable.

Instructions

1. Pat dry the pork pieces. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic and onion powders, salt, and black pepper. Rub evenly over pork.
2. Using the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart, select “Sauté.” Sear pork pieces (in batches if needed) until browned on all sides. Cancel “Sauté.”
3. Pour in apple cider vinegar (or broth) and add 1 cup barbecue sauce. Stir, coating pork evenly. Secure the lid, set to “Sealing,” and cook on high pressure for 45 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, prep coleslaw: Use the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper to shred cabbage and carrot. In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, sugar, and pepper. Toss with vegetables; chill until ready to serve.
5. When the pork is done, allow for 10-minute natural release, then quick release remaining pressure. Remove pork and shred using the Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen, Elegant Black.
6. Return shredded pork to the pot, stirring into the cooking juices. Add more barbecue sauce if desired.
7. To serve, toast buns if desired (on a skillet or in the air fryer with COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1, Compact & Large 6-Qt, Grey). Pile high with warm pulled pork, lots of coleslaw, and extra toppings.
8. For easy serving and cleanup, place each burger on a piece of Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll, 45 Square Feet.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 55 minutes (including time to come to pressure and release)

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Enjoy effortless, flavor-packed pulled pork burgers any night of the week—delicious, easy, and ready to impress!