Mexican Pulled Pork Recipe | Instant Pot Pulled Pork

Mexican Pulled Pork Recipe | Instant Pot Pulled Pork

Use a homemade rub to make an absolutely delicious Mexican Pulled Pork recipe in your Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Makes great pulled pork tacos!

4.72 from 42 votes

Course: Main Courses

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Instant Pot Carnitas, Instant Pot Mexican Pork, Instant Pot Mexican Pulled Pork, Instant Pot Pork Carnitas, Mexican Pulled Pork, Pork Shoulder Tacos, Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork, Pulled Pork Burritos, Pulled Pork Tacos, TwoSleevers

Prep Time: 45

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 1 15

Servings:

Calories: 157kcal

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

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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.

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Notes

Optional Fixings for Serving

Corn Tortillas

Chopped red onions

Chopped fresh cilantro

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa (see recipe below)

Sour Cream

Avocado Slices

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 4g | Sugar: 2g