Instant Pot Root Beer Pulled Pork Sloppy Joes

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Move over ground beef, there's a new sandwich in town! Top with fresh slaw for a restaurant-worthy sandwich!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
16
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Ingredients

  • 1 (4 pound) pork loin

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 cup root beer, divided

  • 1 cup ketchup

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 teaspoons liquid mesquite smoke flavoring

  • 2 teaspoons grill seasoning (such as Montreal Steak Seasoning®)

  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard

  • ½ teaspoon browning sauce (such as Kitchen Bouquet®)

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

412 Calories
11g Fat
49g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 412
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 804mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 27g 53%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 137mg 11%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 474mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.