Instant-Pot Pulled Pork and Slaw Sandwich

If you're coming over, bring an appetite! This mouthwatering sandwich is packed with flavor and the pork so tender, you can shred it with a fork in less than an hour!

(Read instruction manual thoroughly to learn about your Instant Pot before trying this recipe.)

Ingredients:

- 1, 3 lb. pork roast, boneless and trimmed of excess fat
- 3 Tbs packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbs smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. coarse salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- hamburger buns

Cut the pork roast into 4 equal pieces. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Rub the pork roast on all sides with the spice mixture. 

Add the water, vinegar, and ketchup to the Instant Pot and stir. Add the pork and secure the lid.  Select "Manual" and cook at high pressure for 45 minutes. After the cooking is complete, select "Cancel" and use a natural release. Transfer pork to a plate and let it cool slightly. Shred with a fork. Select "Sauté" and simmer the sauce for 15 minutes. Add sauce to pork and stir to combine. Serve on soft hamburger buns and drizzle with more sauce if needed. Enjoy! 

Slaw:

Ingredients:

- 1 medium head green cabbage, finely shredded
- 1/2 cup carrots, finely shredded
- 3/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 2 Tbs light sour cream
- 1 Tbs Splenda
- 2 Tbs white vinegar
- 1/2 to 1 Tbs dry mustard (depending if you want less or more of a kick to your slaw)
- 1/2 tsp. celery seed
- salt and pepper for taste, optional

Combine the shredded cabbage and carrots in a large bowl. Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Splenda, vinegar, mustard, celery seed, salt and pepper in a medium bowl, and then add the cabbage mixture. Mix well to combine and taste for seasoning. Enjoy! If you'd like a printer-friendly version of these recipes, Click Here.

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Instant-Pot Veggie Rigatoni and Meatballs

After receiving my new Instant Pot in the mail, I was a little intimidated after examining all the features and reading through the instruction manual. It seemed like it might take quite a bit of effort to use this contraption. I was very curious to see if it really cooked meals faster with less effort. I love to cook so it does not bother me to be in the kitchen for a little while preparing something amazing for my family. After creating this "one-pot" rigatoni and meatball meal in less than 30 minutes, I have to say, "This is one AWESOME pot!" Looking forward to creating many more dishes using my Instant Pot and sharing the recipes with my "Points In My Life" followers. :)

(Read instruction manual thoroughly to learn about your Instant Pot before trying this recipe.)

Ingredients:

- 1 lb ground turkey

- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs

- 3 Tbs grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish

- 1/4 cup yellow onion, chopped small

- 2 garlic cloves, minced

- 1 Tbs fresh basil, chopped small, and more for garnish

- 1 egg

- 1/2 tsp. salt

- 1/4 tsp. black pepper

- 3 Tbs olive oil

- 1, 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained

- 1, 15 oz. can tomato sauce

- 1/2 cup water

- 8 oz. Veggie Rigatoni, uncooked

In a large bowl, combine turkey and next 8 ingredients, down to and including pepper. Mix well, and form 1 1/2 inch meatballs. Place meatballs on a plate. Preheat the Instant Pot by pressing "Sauté" on high heat. Once hot, add olive oil. Place the meatballs, in a single layer, in the pot. Cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, and rigatoni. Carefully push the pasta down so it's submerged in the tomato mixture. Select "Manual" and cook at high pressure for 5 minutes (sealing lid). Once cooking is complete, select "Cancel" and let sit for a minute or two. Place a towel over the lid and use the quick release to let out the steam. Serve topped with more basil and parmesan if desired. Enjoy. If you'd like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.

"Sometimes it's good to have a little patience. Other times, 

use the Instant Pot." - Me :)