1-2 hours6 servingsAmerican

Pulled Pork Tacos

By Chop Secrets

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6 servings

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1-2 hours

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Easy

Pulled Pork Tacos
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: 80 min

Total Time: 1-2 hours

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: American

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 - 2 1/2 lbs boneless pork shoulder
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/3 cup apricot jam
  • 3/4 cup Water
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 small onion
  • hot sauce
  • 12 small flour tortillas
  • 1 cup avocado
  • 1 lime
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/3 cup cotija cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cut the pork into 3 pieces of roughly equal size.
  2. Combine the Marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Add the pork pieces and combine until pork is thoroughly coated.
  3. Pour water and vinegar in the pot, followed by the quartered onions, spacing them roughly equally in the bottom of the pot. Place pork pieces on the onions in one even layer.
  4. Secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  5. Using the display panel select the Manual function*. Use the + / - keys and program the Instant Pot for 60 minutes.
  6. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  7. Carefully remove the pork from the pressure cooker to a shallow dish, reserving juices. Use a fork to shred the pork.
  8. Discard the onions and pour 1/2 cup of the reserved juices over the shredded pork. Add hot sauce to taste.
  9. Serve with the tortillas, avocado, cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

*The Manual and Pressure Cook buttons are interchangeable.

About the chef

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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