Gold Medal Cafe Recipe: Instant-Pot Pulled Pork

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 6-8 hours

Serves: 4 people x 8 oz portions, 5 people x 6 oz portion

Difficulty: Easy

2 lbs. pork loin, shoulder or butt (in the order of leanness)

1 TBSP oil

½ bottle BBQ sauce (16-18 oz bottle)

Pinches of salt and pepper

• 1 TBSP smoked paprika
• 1 TSP garlic powder
• Hot sauce

• 2 cups green beans, trimmed
• 2 medium-large size sweet potatoes
• 1 TBSP oil
• Salt to taste

1. Season both sides of pork with salt and pepper (optional – garlic powder and smoked paprika)

2. Turn on an Instant Pot to the “Sauté” setting. Add oil and warm up

3. Place seasoned pork in heated Instant Pot, sear both sides for 1-2 minutes

4. Turn off the “Sauté” setting and pour in BBQ sauce. Close the lid, turn the valve on vent, and press the “Slow Cook” button on the Instant Pot. Cook for 6-8 hours.

5. Once done, shred with two forks. Add more BBQ sauce as desired.

6. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Cut sweet potatoes into halves. Take off tips and place them on a baking sheet for 30 minutes.

An athlete’s favorite high-protein recipe. This dish can be enjoyed in many different ways – sandwich, over rice, on a salad, wrapped in a tortilla or simply served with any side dishes (e.g., roasted sweet potatoes and green beans). If you are looking for a lean protein option, tenderloin is the way to go. Pork is an excellent source of several vital nutrients, including B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12) as well as Zinc.