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Instant Pot Asian Pork Tacos
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Instant Pot Asian Pork Tacos

Pork shoulder is cooked in the instant pot with a sesame ginger sauce until tender in these crowd-pleasing Asian pork tacos. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 189 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 pound pork shoulder (boneless)
  • ½ cup water warm
  • ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium)
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar Nakano Natural brand
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste (optional )
  • corn tortilla optional to serve, shredded cabbage, minced onion
  • cabbage
  • cilantro
  • onion

Instructions

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  1. Place pork shoulder in the bottom of the liner pot. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sauce: water through chili paste. Pour mixture over the pork.
  2. Close the lid, make sure the vent is closed then press “MEAT/STEW”. Once the timer goes off, release the pressure naturally using NPR. This may take up to 30 minutes.
  3. Remove pork from pot and shred with two forks. Serve with warm corn tortillas, shredded cabbage, minced onion and cilantro.

Notes

  • Nutrition facts do not include tortillas or garnish as those will vary by brand and type.

Nutrition Information

Calories 189kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 838mg (35%) Potassium 438mg (9%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 80IU (2%) Vitamin C 2.5mg (3%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 189

% Daily Value*

Calories 189kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 838mg 35%
Potassium 438mg 9%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 80IU 2%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 3%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.