Quick Facts
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours
Serves: 2-4 people
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
2 lbs. pork loin, shoulder or butt (in the order of leanness)
1 TBSP oil
翻 bottle BBQ sauce (16-18 oz bottle)
Pinches of salt and pepper
Optional:
- 1 TBSP smoked paprika
- 1 TSP garlic powder
- Hot sauce
Green beans and potatoes
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 2 medium-large size sweet potatoes
- 1 TBSP oil
- Salt to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Season both sides of pork with salt and pepper (optional garlic powder and smoked paprika)
2. Turn on an Instant Pot to the Saut矇 setting. Add oil and warm up
3. Place seasoned pork in heated Instant Pot, sear both sides for 1-2 minutes
4. Turn off the Saut矇 setting and pour in BBQ sauce. Close the lid, turn the valve on vent, and press the Slow Cook button on the Instant Pot. Cook for 6-8 hours.
5. Once done, shred with two forks. Add more BBQ sauce as desired.
6. Preheat oven to 400繙F. Cut sweet potatoes into halves. Take off tips and place them on a baking sheet for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Tips
An athletes favorite high-protein recipe. This dish can be enjoyed in many different ways sandwich, over rice, on a salad, wrapped in a tortilla or simply served with any side dishes (e.g., roasted sweet potatoes and green beans). If you are looking for a lean protein option, tenderloin is the way to go. Pork is an excellent source of several vital nutrients, including B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12) as well as Zinc.
