Instant Pot Jamaican Jerk Pulled Pork

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

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Tender pulled pork infused with spicy Jamaican jerk seasoning, cooked quickly in the Instant Pot, perfect for tacos or sandwiches. This Caribbean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, Jamaican jerk seasoning, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 75 min Serves 6 Caribbean cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs, cut into 3-inch chunks pork shoulder
3 tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large, sliced yellow onion
4 minced garlic cloves
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Rub 3 lbs pork shoulder chunks evenly with 3 tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoning and 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Let rest for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Set Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Add 1 large sliced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and softened.
Step 3: Add the seasoned pork chunks to the pot and brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 4: Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
Step 5: Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 60 minutes. Allow natural release for 15 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
Step 6: Remove pork from pot and shred with two forks. Stir shredded pork back into the cooking liquid and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.