Pulled Pork Baked Potato Recipe
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- 2 lbs pork butt
- 1 cup BBQ sauce plus extra for once the pork is done cooking
- 1/2 cup water
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 4 - 5 Russet potatoes scrubbed
- Baked potato optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese sour cream, green onions, etc.
Slow Cooker Directions
Place 2 lbs pork butt in the bottom of the slow cooker.
Season generously with salt & pepper.
Whisk together 1 cup of water and 1 cup of BBQ sauce and pour over the pork butt.
Cover and cook on high 7-8 hours.
Once it has cooked through, remove from the liquid and shred.
Add in more BBQ sauce.
Instant Pot Directions
Using a pair of kitchen scissors, cut the pork into 2 pieces and place in the bottom of the instant pot.
Season with salt & pepper.
Whisk together 1 cup of water and 1 cup of BBQ sauce and pour over the pork butt.
Press manual and set the timer to 90 minutes making sure the release valve is closed.
Once the timer has finished allow the pressure to come down on it's own.
Once it has cooked through, remove from the liquid and shred.
Add in more BBQ sauce.
Potato Directions
Poke multiple holes in the potatoes with a fork.
Place the scrubbed potatoes on a microwave safe plate.
Heat on high for 5-6 minutes.
Flip and heat and heat another 5-6 minutes.
Remove from the microwave and slice open.
Add butter, pulled pork and other toppings.