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Mexican Pulled Pork
Prep Time:
45
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
1
hour
hour
15
minutes
minutes
Servings:
6
Calories:
157
kcal
Calories:
157
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
3
g
|
Protein:
25
g
|
Fat:
4
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
US Customary
-
Metric
Ingredients
1
tablespoon
Brown Sugar
or Splenda
1
teaspoon
Garlic Powder
1
teaspoon
Onion Powder
1
teaspoon
Smoked Paprika
1
teaspoon
Ground Cumin
1
teaspoon
Kosher Salt
1/2
teaspoon
Ancho Chile Powder
1/2
teaspoon
Ground Black Pepper
1 1/2
pounds
Boneless Pork Shoulder
cut into 5 large pieces
1/4
cup
Water
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix together the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, chile powder, and black pepper.
Add the cut-up pork shoulder and massage the spice rub into it. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes
Place the pork pieces into the inner liner of your Instant Pot.
Add the ¼ cup of water.
Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes and then let it sit undisturbed for 10 minutes. Release any remaining pressure.
Shred the pork pieces and push back under the cooking liquid until ready to serve.
Serve with optional taco fixings, as desired.
Optional Fixings for Serving
Corn Tortillas
Chopped red onions
Chopped fresh cilantro
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa (see recipe below)
Sour Cream
Avocado Slices