Instant Pot Tacos Al Pastor Recipe
User Reviews
4.5
195 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
8 tacos
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Calories
265 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mexican
Instant Pot Tacos Al Pastor Recipe
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Surprisingly easy to recreate at home, Instant Pot al Pastor is also quick to make thanks to the pressure cooking method! You'll get perfect juicy and tender pulled pork, with a spice level you can customize to your preference.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups pineapple fresh, roughly chopped
- ¾ cup red onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup or brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 lime juice
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
- ½ tsp. paprika
- 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- 2 pounds pork shoulder trimmed of excess fat and cut into 2-inch cubes
To Make Tacos:
- 8-16 corn tortillas*
- ½ cup pineapple fresh, finely diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped, optional
- cilantro optional
- avocado optional
Instructions
- In a high speed blender or food processor combine pineapple, onion, garlic, maple syrup, vinegar, chipotle peppers, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Blend for 1-2 minutes or until marinade is completely smooth.
- Place trimmed and cubed pork shoulder in a large bowl or a gallon-sized zip-top bag along with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
- Once ready to cook, add pork and marinade into the Instant Pot. Cover, make sure pressure release valve is sealed, and cook on high pressure for 45 minutes. Once the timer goes off, let the pork sit in the Instant Pot for 10 minutes for a 10 minute natural pressure release (NPR).
- After 10 minutes, release the pressure valve and let it ventilate until you are able to open the Instant Pot. Shred the pork and let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve shredded pork on corn tortillas with diced pineapple, red onions, cilantro, and avocado. Enjoy!
Notes
- Tortillas. If your pork shoulder was very fatty you may have a bit too much liquid. If so, double up the corn tortillas to make sure your tacos do not fall apart!
- Nutritional information is calculated for 1 taco with 1 corn tortilla.
- Peppers. These typically come in a jar of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce with about 2 peppers coming out to about 1/4 cup with the sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
265kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
525mg
(22%)
Potassium
600mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
795IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
27.9mg
(31%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 525mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 600mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 795IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 27.9mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5
195 reviews
Excellent
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