Description
Cuban Inspired Instant Pot Pulled Pork is a flavorful and tender dish that brings the vibrant tastes of Havana right to your kitchen. Marinated in a blend of spices and cooked to perfection in your Instant Pot, this pulled pork is perfect for tacos, sandwiches, or served over rice. With its juicy texture and zesty flavor profile, it’s sure to impress at any gathering or cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs boneless pork shoulder
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 5 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the marinade over the pork shoulder; let it sit overnight for best flavor.
- Select 'sauté' on your Instant Pot and cook sliced onions until translucent; add crushed garlic until fragrant.
- Place the marinated pork in the pot, pour chicken broth over it, and squeeze lime juice on top.
- Secure the lid and set to 'manual' high pressure for 60 minutes; allow natural release for 15 minutes.
- Shred the pork with two forks and mix with some cooking liquid to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg