Instant Pot Root Beer Pulled Pork Sloppy Joes
Description
Pork loin is pressure-cooked in root beer then shredded into the sauce to make these deliciously messy pulled pork Sloppy Joes.
Ingredients
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1 (4 pound) pork loin
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 cup root beer, divided
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1 cup ketchup
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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2 teaspoons liquid mesquite smoke flavoring
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2 teaspoons grill seasoning (such as Montreal Steak Seasoning®)
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1 teaspoon dry mustard
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1/2 teaspoon browning sauce (such as Kitchen Bouquet®)
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16 large hamburger buns, split and toasted
Directions
1
Cut pork loin into 8 portions and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add pork and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Pour in 1/2 cup root beer and cancel Saute function.
3
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
4
While pork is cooking, mix remaining root beer, ketchup, liquid smoke, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, grill seasoning, mustard, and browning sauce in a large bowl. Set aside.
5
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove cooked pork and shred with 2 forks and add to the sauce. Serve on toasted buns.