A twist on a classic summer sandwich! This pressure cooker pulled pork recipe makes the most divine (not too sweet) pork sliders, utilizing pineapple instead of soda or vinegar to break down the meat.
Most pulled pork recipes call for Dr. Pepper or vinegar to break down the meat…and then it is slathered with a jug of processed bbq sauce! Tasty, but not my style. After some research online, I found that pineapple effectively breaks down the meat even better than Dr. Pepper. I decided to give it a try and the results were phenomenal. Although pineapple offers its own natural sweetness, there was still a little too much tang for this, so I tried using just a simple 3 tbs of pure maple syrup. Best decision ever!!! With the use of pineapple, Worcestershire, and maple syrup, the need for bbq sauce drowning the pork shoulder was eliminated. Trust me when I say, this is a truly amazing southern-style pulled pork.
Now, for all intents and purposes, this recipe will still have you reaching for the bbq sauce. I use an organic unsweetened sauce, but you can use whatever kind you like. You don’t need much! You’re going to spread on just a little sauce similar to putting mayo or mustard on a sandwich.
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IP Pulled Pork Sliders + Jalapeno Lime Cabbage Slaw
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 70
- Total Time: 85
- Yield: 24 1x
- Method: Instant Pot
Description
A twist on a classic summer sandwich! This pulled pork recipe makes the most divine (not too sweet) pork sliders utilizing pineapple instead of soda or vinegar.
Ingredients
3 lb Pork Shoulder – cut into thirds
2tbs butter +1 tbs olive oil
1– 20 oz can crushed pineapple
1– 32 oz carton of chicken stock (4 cups)
1 sliced jalapeno (optional)
3 tbs maple syrup
Juice of 1 lime
1 onion sliced (or 2 tbs granulated onion)
2 tsp each of salt & Black Pepper
2 tbs granulated garlic (or powder)
2 tbs Chili powder
2 tbs Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce)
4 TBS Barbecue Sauce
For the Cabbage Slaw:
1 head of cabbage – finely shredded
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 jalapeno, seeded
4 teaspoons lime juice
1/2 tsp salt
1 teaspoon onion
1 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon avocado or olive oil
1/2 teaspoon distilled vinegar
For a less spicy version, omit the jalapeno and add 1/2 avocado. More lime juice may be needed to thin it out.
Instructions
Mix salt, pepper, garlic, chili powder, and granulated onion* &rub spice mixture on cuts of pork
Select SAUTE mode on your instant pot
When the display reads HOT, add butter, oil and pork pieces to the cooking pot of you pressure cooker
Sauté pork for approx. 3-4 minutes on each side
Select CANCEL on instant pot and pour in the chicken stock, pineapple, Worcestershire, lime juice, maple syrup, and jalapeno*
Making sure the sealing ring is properly placed in the lid, close the lid, and vent to sealing.
Set IP to 70 minutes on MANUAL High pressure
When cooking completes, allow a full NPR by keeping lid and vent closed. (this should take approx. 15 minutes)
Using a hand mixer or large forks, gently shred pork; picking out any large pieces of fat you may find.
On toasted rolls or mini rolls( I like to use King’s Hawaiian Rolls with melted butter and sesame seeds on the top of the rolls), glaze a thin layer of your favorite bbq sauce and top with a scoop of shredded pork. Add cabbage slaw, cheddar, and/or grilled pineapple slices and ENJOY!
For the Cabbage Slaw:
In a blender, mix the spices, lime, jalapeno, mayo & sour cream. Pour over shredded cabbage and allow to chill in the fridge while the pork cooks.
Notes
You can use a bone-in shoulder (butcher will gladly take it out for you, though). Cook in same liquid measurements but for 90 minutes (for 3 pounds)
Recipe makes 24 sliders
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1 thought on “IP Pineapple Pulled Pork Sliders + Cabbage Slaw”
Phenomenal pulled pork without the sticky, thick, full of sugar bbq sauce that most other recipes have. And the slaw was out of this world! 💜
★★★★★
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