Instant Pot Pulled Pork
First of all, is Mexican pulled pork even a thing? Well, it is now! This is so easy and delicious for pork tacos. It’s nice to be able to make a batch of this Instant Pot pulled pork and have it handy for tacos, tamales, or even just for snacking with some avocados and sour cream for a low carb snack.
What Is The Best Cut Of Pork For Pulled Pork?
Because of the high fat and connective tissue content, I opted to use pork shoulder for this recipe. It’s an inexpensive, flavorful cut of meat that made for one of my best pulled pork recipes.
How To Make Pulled Pork
Pulled pork in the Instant Pot is an excellent cooking method to take a cheaper, more tough piece of meat and make it absolutely tender and delicious! With only 25 minutes under High Pressure and a 10 minute natural pressure release. This Mexican Pulled Pork recipe shreds so easily with a fork and has the best flavor. The meat does NOT taste boiled, because it isn’t once you pressure cook. This is also SO much faster than cooking the old-fashioned way in your oven or slow-cooker.
What Goes Well With Pulled Pork
Something you should DEFINITELY make to pair with this dish is my Air Fried Tomatillo Salsa. It gives just the right amount of acidity to complement the dish perfectly. Similarly, my Mexican Rice Recipe is a great side dish option for this pressure cooker pulled pork. It’s super easy to make in your Instant Pot and is the perfect complement to pulled pork tacos! So, whether you’re looking for taco Tuesday recipes, a great family meal idea or a nice low carb snack, this Mexican Pulled Pork recipe is sure to leave you full and satisfied! Thanks to your Instant Pot, it’s so easy to make that you might find yourself making this on a weekly basis!
Want More Pork Recipes?
Pulled Pork- loaded with delicious Mexican flavor.Pork Carnitas- Make these in your Instant Pot. Instant Pot Pulled Pork- tacos seasoned with Indian spices.Smoked Mexican Pork Shoulder- lovely smoked flavors.Pressure Cooker Carne Adovada- a low carb delight.Schezuan Pork Soup- Sichuan cuisine made at home.Chile Verde- a quick and easy pork recipe.Instant Pot Pork Stew- a hearty low carb soup.
Originally Published February 6, 2018
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