• Prep time: 25 minutes
• Cook time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
• Pressure release time: 20 minutes
• Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings

INGREDIENTS

This recipe is from the Simply Recipes website. I have made it a few times and it turns out perfect every time.

For the spice rub:

• 4 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt (if using regular table salt, only use 2 teaspoons)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• Scant pinch of ground cloves

For the pulled pork:

• 3 1/2 pound boneless pork shoulder roast, cut into two pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup pineapple juice, orange juice, or water

Optional toppings (pick a few!):

• Sliced avocado
• Sliced radishes
• Thinly sliced red or green cabbage
• Thinly sliced romaine lettuce
• Diced red onions
• Chopped tomatoes
• Crumbled cotija cheese
• Chopped cilantro
• Warm tortillas, corn or flour
• Fresh squeezed lime juice
• Salsa

TIP FOR THE BEST PULLED PORK

Whether you make this pressure cooker version or the slow cooker version, try to allow some time for the pork to come up to room temperature before you begin cooking. This helps the pork develop a better crust when you sear it, which means more browned flavor in the finished dish. An hour is ideal, but any amount of time you can give it will help.

HOW TO SERVE THIS PULLED PORK

Make tacos! After you’re done pulling the pork into shreds, run it under the broiler to give them that signature carnitas crispiness. Then toss with the reduced cooking liquid and serve with all your favorite taco toppings.

I’d recommend all or some of the following:

• Sliced avocado
• Sliced radishes
• Thinly sliced red or green cabbage
• Thinly sliced romaine lettuce
• Diced red onions
• Chopped tomatoes
• Crumbled cotija cheese
• Chopped cilantro
• Lime wedges

Also, I recommend toasting your tortillas to give them a little char. You can do their either over the open flame of a gas stove (use heat-proof tongs!) or in a dry skillet.

WHAT TO DO WITH LEFTOVER PULLED PORK

One of the best parts of making pulled pork is that you tend to have a lot leftover. Here are some ideas for using up your leftover pulled pork:

• Pulled pork sandwiches — of course!
• Make chili — mix your leftover pork with broth, tomatoes, beans, and veggies for a thick stew
• Toss with pasta or spiralized zucchini noodles, or serve over cauliflower rice
• Use as a pizza topper
• Egg scramble — pulled pork is so good with scrambled eggs for breakfast! It’s also delicious in breakfast tacos, topped with scrambled eggs and shredded cheese