This Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork recipe is the ultimate easy, flavor-packed meal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Made with tender pork shoulder, bold BBQ seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, beer, and Coca-Cola, this juicy pulled pork is cooked to perfection in just 90 minutes. Whether served on buns, tacos, or over rice, it’s a versatile and crowd-pleasing dish perfect for meal prep or entertaining. Quick, delicious, and no smoker required—your new go-to for effortless BBQ flavor at home!
Course Easy Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword instant pot, pressure cooker, pulled pork
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 1 hourhour30 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Ingredients
4–5 lb pork shoulder or pork butt
1tbspsalt
½tbspblack pepper
1tbspsmoked paprika
½tbspBBQ seasoning blend of choicee.g., Butt Rub
¼cupWorcestershire sauce
12ozbeersuch as non-alcoholic Corona
16ozCoca-Cola
Instructions
Prepare the Meat:
Place the pork shoulder in the pressure cooker insert.
Add Seasoning & Liquids:
Sprinkle the salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and BBQ seasoning evenly over the pork.
Pour in the Worcestershire sauce, beer, and Coca-Cola.
Pressure Cook:
Seal the pressure cooker and set it to Manual or Meat/Stew mode for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Release Pressure Safely:
Once cooking is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for about 10–15 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release to vent any remaining pressure.
Shred the Pork:
Transfer the pork to a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat. Remove and discard any bones and excess fat if present.
Serve:
Serve the pulled pork as-is or pile it high on buns with your favorite toppings and sauces.