Instant Pot BBQ Pork Tacos
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
55 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
12 Servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot BBQ Pork Tacos
Description
The Instant Pot BBQ Pork Tacos recipe starts with seasoning chunks of pork roast in a robust blend of oregano, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. The pork cooks under high pressure with chicken broth, root beer, and BBQ sauce, allowing it to become tender and easy to shred. After cooking, the pork is shredded and tossed with additional BBQ sauce and reserved seasoning to accentuate its smoky, savory, and slightly sweet profile.
Cooked pork is served wrapped in tortillas with typical taco accompaniments like sour cream, cheese, pickled onions, cilantro, and tomatoes, making it adaptable for various tastes and occasions. The use of root beer in the cooking liquid lends subtle sweetness and depth to the pork.
The recipe adapts to slow cooker use by extending the cooking time and maintaining the same liquid ratios. Toppings and BBQ sauce brands may be adjusted to personal preference. Leftover pork should be stored chilled and reheated gently to maintain moisture.
Ingredients
Seasoning Mixture:
- 2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt I use coarse, kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Pork:
- 3 to 5 to 5 pound pork roast
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup root beer
- 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce divided (you'll use 1 cup at first and 1/2 cup later)
Extras:
- tortillas
- toppings sour cream, cheese, pickled onions, cilantro, tomatoes, BBQ sauce, etc
Instructions
- Combine all the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. Measure out 1 tablespoon and set aside.
- Cut the pork roast into large 3- or 4-inch chunks. Season the pork pieces on all sides with the seasoning mix left in the bowl.
- Add the broth, root beer and 1 cup of the BBQ sauce to the insert of a 6-quart electric pressure cooker. Whisk to combine. Nestle the seasoned pork into the liquid. Seal the lid, set the valve to seal and cook on high pressure for 50-55 minutes.
- Let the pressure naturally release for 10-15 minutes (or all the way) and then quick release the remaining pressure.
- At this point, if you don't want the pork swimming in liquid, you can ladle out some of the liquid and discard. Keep at least 1-2 cups so the pork stays moist.
- Shred the pork with two forks. Stir in the reserved seasoning mixture and 1/2 cup additional BBQ sauce. Heat through.
- Serve pork in tortillas with desired toppings.
Notes
- For slow cooker use, cook the seasoned pork with broth, root beer, and BBQ sauce on low for 8-10 hours, then shred.
- Kinders or Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauces work well; homemade BBQ sauce can be substituted.
- Root beer can be replaced with cola for a similar sweetness if desired.
- Adjust chili powder or add cayenne for extra heat if preferred.
- Nutrition facts exclude tortillas and toppings, which should be added based on personal choice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 871mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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