COURSE:
American, BBQ, Salad, Side Dish
A Backyard Favourite with a Twist
Why choose between pulled pork and hot dogs when you can have both? This recipe combines juicy sausages with melt-in-the-mouth pulled pork, creating an irresistible upgrade to the classic barbecue staple. A smoky spice rub, tangy barbecue sauce and a splash of cider create layers of flavour that make the pork the ultimate topping.
Big Flavour, Minimal Effort
The Instant Pot does the hard work, transforming pork into tender, shreddable perfection in a fraction of the time traditional methods require. After a quick sear to build flavour, the pork cooks under pressure with barbecue sauce, cider and seasonings until it’s ready to fall apart with a fork. A final simmer thickens the sauce and coats every strand of pork in rich, glossy flavour.
Perfect for Feeding a Crowd
This recipe is ideal for casual entertaining because everyone can build their own hot dog exactly how they like it. Lay out the grilled sausages, pulled pork, corn and your favourite toppings, then let guests create their perfect combination. It’s interactive, fun and takes the pressure off serving.
How to Serve It
Pile the pulled pork onto grilled hot dogs and serve with charred corn straight from the barbecue. Add crunchy slaw, pickles, crispy onions, jalapeños, grated cheese or extra barbecue sauce to customise each hot dog. Pair with potato salad, crisps or a fresh green salad for the ultimate summer spread.
Great for Gatherings and Leftovers
Whether you’re hosting a garden party, celebrating a bank holiday weekend or feeding a hungry family, this recipe delivers. The pulled pork can be made ahead of time and reheated when needed, while leftovers are delicious in sandwiches, tacos, baked potatoes or loaded fries throughout the week.
Smoky, Saucy and Crowd-Pleasing
With tender pulled pork, grilled sausages and all the toppings you could want, these BBQ Pulled Pork Loaded Hot Dogs bring together two barbecue favourites in one unforgettable meal. Easy to prepare, endlessly customisable and packed with bold flavour, they’re destined to become a summer go-to.
Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Loaded Hot Dogs
Prep Time:
15
Cook Time:
1 hour 30 mins
Servings:
6-8
Total Time:
1 hour 45 minutes
Ingredients
1 tbsp rapeseed or olive oil
1.2kg pork shoulder, cut into large chunks (4-5 pieces)
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp garlic granules
1 tsp onion granules
1 tsp mustard powder
2 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp brown sugar
150 ml dry cider
125ml BBQ sauce
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp tomato purée
Instructions
- Mix the smoked paprika, cumin, garlic granules, onion granules, mustard powder, salt, pepper and brown sugar together. Coat the pork well in the spice rub.
- Set the Instant Pot Mini to sauté mode and add the oil. Brown the pork in batches until caramelised.
- Remove pork and add the cider to de-glaze the bottom of the pot before putting the pork back in.
- Add the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, tomato purée
- Lock the lid and pressure cook on high for 1hr, then allow a 10 minute natural release before venting.
- Remove the pork and shred using two forks (discard any large clumps of fat, and skim some of the fat from the sauce if preferred) then stir the pork back through the sauce until glossy and coated. Sauté for ~10 minutes to thicken.
- Meanwhile, grill the sausages and corn on the BBQ
- Serve everything laid out with toppings so everyone can build their own loaded hot dogs.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for multi-cookers like the Instant Pot Pro Multi-Cooker 5.7L in Coconut White.
Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Loaded Hot Dogs
COURSE:
American, BBQ, Salad, Side Dish
Prep Time:
15
Cook Time:
1 hour 30 mins
Servings:
6-8
Total Time:
1 hour 45 minutes
Ingredients
1 tbsp rapeseed or olive oil
1.2kg pork shoulder, cut into large chunks (4-5 pieces)
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp garlic granules
1 tsp onion granules
1 tsp mustard powder
2 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp brown sugar
150 ml dry cider
125ml BBQ sauce
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp tomato purée
Instructions
- Mix the smoked paprika, cumin, garlic granules, onion granules, mustard powder, salt, pepper and brown sugar together. Coat the pork well in the spice rub.
- Set the Instant Pot Mini to sauté mode and add the oil. Brown the pork in batches until caramelised.
- Remove pork and add the cider to de-glaze the bottom of the pot before putting the pork back in.
- Add the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, tomato purée
- Lock the lid and pressure cook on high for 1hr, then allow a 10 minute natural release before venting.
- Remove the pork and shred using two forks (discard any large clumps of fat, and skim some of the fat from the sauce if preferred) then stir the pork back through the sauce until glossy and coated. Sauté for ~10 minutes to thicken.
- Meanwhile, grill the sausages and corn on the BBQ
- Serve everything laid out with toppings so everyone can build their own loaded hot dogs.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for multi-cookers like the Instant Pot Pro Multi-Cooker 5.7L in Coconut White.
A Backyard Favourite with a Twist
Why choose between pulled pork and hot dogs when you can have both? This recipe combines juicy sausages with melt-in-the-mouth pulled pork, creating an irresistible upgrade to the classic barbecue staple. A smoky spice rub, tangy barbecue sauce and a splash of cider create layers of flavour that make the pork the ultimate topping.
Big Flavour, Minimal Effort
The Instant Pot does the hard work, transforming pork into tender, shreddable perfection in a fraction of the time traditional methods require. After a quick sear to build flavour, the pork cooks under pressure with barbecue sauce, cider and seasonings until it’s ready to fall apart with a fork. A final simmer thickens the sauce and coats every strand of pork in rich, glossy flavour.
Perfect for Feeding a Crowd
This recipe is ideal for casual entertaining because everyone can build their own hot dog exactly how they like it. Lay out the grilled sausages, pulled pork, corn and your favourite toppings, then let guests create their perfect combination. It’s interactive, fun and takes the pressure off serving.
How to Serve It
Pile the pulled pork onto grilled hot dogs and serve with charred corn straight from the barbecue. Add crunchy slaw, pickles, crispy onions, jalapeños, grated cheese or extra barbecue sauce to customise each hot dog. Pair with potato salad, crisps or a fresh green salad for the ultimate summer spread.
Great for Gatherings and Leftovers
Whether you’re hosting a garden party, celebrating a bank holiday weekend or feeding a hungry family, this recipe delivers. The pulled pork can be made ahead of time and reheated when needed, while leftovers are delicious in sandwiches, tacos, baked potatoes or loaded fries throughout the week.
Smoky, Saucy and Crowd-Pleasing
With tender pulled pork, grilled sausages and all the toppings you could want, these BBQ Pulled Pork Loaded Hot Dogs bring together two barbecue favourites in one unforgettable meal. Easy to prepare, endlessly customisable and packed with bold flavour, they’re destined to become a summer go-to.
