Name: Instant Pot Root Beer Pulled Pork Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 16 servings
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; 0.5 teaspoon browning sauce (such as Kitchen Bouquet®); 16 large hamburger buns, split and toasted

Ingredients

Instructions

Step 1

Cut pork loin into 8 portions and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.

Enjoy your meal!