A quick and easy Kansas City style pulled pork without the all day smoke. This simple (healthier pulled pork recipe uses pork tenderloin instead of the standard Boston butt, so it's less fatty, with just as much flavor.
Remove the pork tenderloins from their packaging and transfer to a rimmed sheet pan. Blot the pork dry with a paper towel.
Sprinkle the pork liberally on all sides with the Kansas City BBQ Rub and pat the rub into the flesh with your fingers. Cut the pork into 3 or 4 chunks and season again with more rub to coat the cut ends.
Turn on the "Saute" function on the instant pot and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, carefully use a pair of tongs to transfer the pork to the Instant Pot. (Don't drop the pork into the pot or the oil will splatter).
Sear the pork on all sides, turning occasionally with the tongs. This can take about 7-10 minutes. Transfer the pork back to the rimmed sheet pan. (Don't worry about cross contamination because the pork will be completely cooked in the instant pot later.)
Add the chicken broth, 3/4 cup BBQ Sauce and apple cider vinegar to the Instant Pot and stir and scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to loosen up the crusties on the bottom. That's where all the flavor is.
Transfer the pork chunks back to the Instant Pot along with any accumulated juices and spice rub seasoning. Place the lid on the pressure cooker and cook on High Pressure for 45 minutes.
Let the pressure reduce naturally for 10 minutes, then switch on the vent valve to release the pressure.
Using a pair of tongs, transfer the pork chunks to a large bowl and shred the pork apart with the tongs or a pair of forks. Set aside.
Mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth.
Turn the Instant Pot on to the saute feature and heat the pan juices to a boiling. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce thickens. slightly.
Add the thickened sauce to the pulled pork 1/2 cup at a time, stirring and mixing as you go. You want the pork to be coated and saucy, but not dripping.
Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce and transfer to a serving bowl.
Serve with soft kaiser rolls or other buns, coleslaw and extra BBQ sauce on the side.