Instant Pot Pulled Pork Shoulder Recipe I've mentioned this before, but I love using my Instant Pot for braising tough cuts of meat into tender, crave-worthy meals. Pork shoulder is an inexpensive cut of meat and can be chewy, but when seasoned well and cooked properly, it transforms into a luscious, savory and satisfying entreé. Bone-in pork shoulder can be found in most big-chain grocery stores, and is less expensive than boneless pork shoulder.