The pot lid rattles and you know dinner is almost ready
You recall how the aroma floats out like a promise of good eats. The pressure cooker hums softly as the pork tenderizes into something fall-apart good. It sorta feels like comfort in a bowl, right there waiting for you. When you hear that satisfying hint of steam escaping, you sense that it's time to get ready to eat. Seconds later, you lift the lid and it's like opening a treasure chest of savory, tender pork. Gotta love how simple this is-you just throw everything in and forget it for a bit. The smell alone makes your stomach grumble, and you know this meal is gonna hit the spot. It's kinda warm and smoky with a hint of sweetness from the barbecue sauce. The best part? The pork pulls apart super easy, and you get to enjoy every bite of that rich, flavorful goodness. Now, you just gotta get your sides ready, but honestly, this might just be one of the easiest, tastiest dinners you'll have all week. And just like that, dinner is served, and you're feelin' pretty proud of yourself.
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Eat Like a Farmerclassic pulled pork with creamy polenta
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 lbs Pork shoulder boneless
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce your favorite brand
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon Paprika smoked or regular
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper ground
- 1 cup Chicken broth low sodium
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups Polenta prepared creamy
- 2 tablespoon Butter unsalted
Instructions
Instructions
- Mix brown sugar, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a rub.1 cup Barbecue sauce, 1 tbsp Brown sugar, 1 tbsp Paprika, 1 tbsp Salt, 1 tsp Black pepper
- Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder.
- Pour chicken broth and apple cider vinegar into the pressure cooker.1 cup Chicken broth, 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- Place the pork shoulder inside the pressure cooker.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 8 hours.
- Release pressure naturally, then open the lid carefully.
- Remove pork and shred it using two forks.
- Stir barbecue sauce into the shredded pork until well combined.1 cup Barbecue sauce
- Prepare creamy polenta according to package instructions, add butter, and mix well.2 cups Polenta, 2 tbsp Butter
- Serve pulled pork over creamy polenta and enjoy.
