This recipe was developed for a 6-quart pressure cooker. If you are using a larger piece of meat, you may want to use a larger pressure cooker. PULLED PORK IN THE PRESSURE COOKER Just be sure to add enough liquid to have the minimum for the pot to come to pressure. Instead of cubing the shoulder, I quartered it. Browning the meat not only gives the outside of the pork an attractive color, but also allows what is called the Maillard reaction to take place, in which additional flavor compounds are created. This was done for a couple reasons: first, so it would fit into the pressure cooker and also so I could brown the shoulder really well to increase the flavor profile. Let me tell you, when we are done with this pressure cooker pulled pork, you’re going to love it. How to Cook Easy Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork in an 8-quart Pressure Cooker.

PRESSURE COOKING TIP: If you have the time, brown the large pieces of pork shoulder before adding them to the pressure cooker. For an 8-quart, that would be a half cup of additional water.