Easy Mexican Pulled Pork Recipe Highlights
I am going through an Instant Pot phase!!! What’s not to love about such a good and versatile appliance? Especially when the “daily stuff of life” leaves little time for cooking, the Instant Pot is a lifesaver. As someone who spreads herself too thin, I admit that I’m 100% sold on this thing. A few times, I’ve used the slow cooker, or the Dutch oven, to make various styles of pulled pork, which have all turned out great. But this new recipe for pulled pork is unquestionably my favorite! Why? Because it’s ready in just 30 minutes. Plus, It turns out super tender and flavorful. This Instant Pot Mexican Pulled Pork is perfect for serving up in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, and rice bowls, to name a few. You can’t go wrong with these, my friends. Completely fixed in the Instant Pot, this Instant Pot Mexican Pulled Pork is irresistible luscious, and savory. Perfect for your upcoming Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, with some chips, salsa, and margaritas.
Pork: The best cut for pulled pork is pork shoulder or pork butt. However, sometimes I use pork roast to make pulled pork because it is leaner cut than pork shoulder or pork butt, but you can use whatever fits your liking. No doubt, the fatter cuts of meat produce a much more tender pulled pork. Taco seasoning: You can use store-bought or homemade. I used my homemade taco seasoning. Orange juice Chicken stock Lime juice
Best Pork Cut to Make Pulled Pork
The best meat for pulled pork is pork shoulder or pork butt. However, I like to use pork roast to make pulled pork because it is leaner than pork shoulder or pork butt, but you can use whatever fits your liking. Apparently, the fatter cuts of meat produce a much more tender pulled pork, but my family cannot stand the extra fat. PRO TIP: Instead of crisping the pork up, you can make some gravy with the leftover juices. Either way, it’s ridiculously delicious. This time I chose to season the pork with my homemade taco seasoning. You can find the recipe here.
Process Overview: How to make Mexican Pulled Pork in the Instant Pot Step by Step
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions (scroll down).
If you don’t want to deal with the extra fat of pork butt or pork shoulder or just want a leaner cut, you can use pork roast. Slow Cooker. To make this recipe in the slow cooker, follow the same steps and then cover and cook until very tender (the meat should fall apart easily with a fork!), on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours or on LOW for 8 to 10 hours.
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Storing & Freezing Instructions
Refrigerate for up to 3 days. If refrigerated, warm the pork gently in a covered casserole dish in a 300°F oven before serving. Pulled pork also freezes really well. Just let it cool completely, place it in an airtight container or a freezer plastic bag and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw it and reheat the pork gently in a covered casserole dish in a 300°F oven before serving.
Reheating Pulled Pork
Reheat pulled pork gently in a covered casserole dish in a 300° F oven until warmed through.
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This recipe was originally published in April 2017. The recipe remains the same, but more notes, tips, photos, and information were added to the post in March 2023 to make it as helpful as possible!
