4poundboneless pork shoulder roastalso called pork butt
.75cupchicken stock
.25cupapple cider vinegar
2bay leaves
8large clovesgarlicminced
1largeonionsliced - about 1.5 cups
Sauce
1.5cupscooking liquid
.75cupketchup
.25cupmustardI used Dijon
2tablespoonsbrown sugar
2tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
1tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
.5teaspoonliquid smoke
Instructions
Combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, sea salt and thyme leaves in a small bowl. Set aside.
Cut the pork shoulder/butt into 4 large pieces. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over and all sides of the pork.
Pour the chicken stock and apple cider vinegar into the liner of the pressure cooker, then place the seasoned pork pieces inside. Add the minced garlic, bay leaves and onion slices on top.
Secure the lid and make sure the sealing knob is in the “sealing” position. Press the Pressure Cook or Manual button then use the + or – button to adjust the time to one hour and thirty minutes (90 minutes) on HIGH pressure.
When the pot beeps allow the pressure to release naturally (do not do anything, just leave it alone) until the pin pops. Mine takes 25 minutes. If you are in a hurry you can release the remaining pressure after 15 minutes, but no earlier or your meat will be tough.
Remove the pork pieces and place them in a large bowl. Shred the pork into smaller pieces with two forks or just twist tongs around to break it up.
Remove all but 1.5 cups of the cooking liquid. (I had a little over 5 cups of liquid.) Set the extra liquid aside just in case you need it.
Add the ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke, and Worcestershire sauce to the pressure cooker.
Press the Cancel button, then the Sauté button. Stir the sauce to combine and heat until sugar is melted and sauce is hot. Pour the sauce over the pulled pork in the bowl. Stir the pork and sauce together to combine.
Notes
When you remove the pork after it has cooked you can keep the onions or discard them, your choice. I kept some, but not all.
To prepare the pulled pork in a slow cooker, set the time for 7 to 8 hours on LOW.
If the pork seems dry add additional cooking liquid until you reach your desired consistency.