Instant Pot Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1.5 teaspoons firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 pounds boneless pork loin roast , cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.5 cups barbecue sauce
• 1 cup water
• 8 Hawaiians bread rolls , such as King's®

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add pork and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot), add oil, and select the Sauté function. Cook pork in batches until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.

3. 3

   Return all pork to the pot; pour in barbecue sauce and water. Close and lock the lid; select the Manual function and set the timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

4. 4

   Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid; transfer pork to a separate plate.

5. 5

   Select the Sauté function again; simmer sauce until thickened, about 10 minutes.

6. 6

   While the sauce is simmering, shred pork with 2 two forks.

7. 7

   Add pork back to the pot and mix to combine. Serve pork and sauce on rolls.