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    Home » Instant Pot Recipes

    Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos

    Modified: Aug 4, 2022 · Published: Mar 10, 2022 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    This Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos recipe is super easy to make, and produces fantastic tacos. The pork turns out fall-apart tender, moist and delicious. If you are craving some tacos, you'll love this Mexican pork tacos recipe which combines pork tenderloin with taco seasoning, salsa and other delicious spices. For more delicious Mexican flavor, try this Mexican Sopes Recipe.

    pulled pork soft tacos

    This was inspired by my Instant Pot Chicken Tacos with Lime. The results were fabulous!

    Jump to:
    • Why you'll love instant pot pulled pork tenderloin
    • Ingredients
    • How to make Instant Pot shredded pork tacos
    • Variations
    • 📖 Recipe
    • FAQs for Instant Pot Pulled Pork Tacos
    • Related posts

    Why you'll love instant pot pulled pork tenderloin

    • Filled with flavor and tasty juices that make this a winner
    • Leftovers can be used to make pulled pork enchiladas
    • Very versatile - can be served in a bowl or in a taco

    Ingredients

    • pork tenderloin, cut into chunks or strips
    • brown sugar
    • salt
    • taco seasoning
    • salsa
    • olive oil
    • beef broth
    • garlic

    See recipe card for quantities.

    How to make Instant Pot shredded pork tacos

    To make pulled pork in the instant pot, slice your pork roast tenderloin into strips. I get my pork from ButcherBox. Check out how you can get 100% grass-fed beef; free-range organic chicken; heritage-breed pork, wild-caught seafood, and more delivered to your door.

    sliced pork loin

    Turn on the instant pot and select the sauté function. Pour olive oil or vegetable oil into the Instant Pot. Add the minced garlic in the pot. Place the pork in the Instant Pot and add salt and brown sugar. Mix to combine.

    Sauté the easy instant pot pulled pork for about 5 minutes or until it is brown on all sides.

    One of the things I love about Instant Pot recipes is that you can do everything in one pot. No need to dirty a skillet to brown the pork. It all happens in the Instant Pot.

    browning sliced pork

    Once the pork has browned, add beef broth to the pressure cooker and seal the instant pot.

    Select the manual setting and set the timer for 40 minutes.

    It will take roughly 10 minutes for the timer to begin counting down. When the timer goes off, quickly release the steam.

    pork in instant pot with broth

    Using a fork or shredding claws, shred the pork. It should be very tender and want to fall apart in the cooking liquid.

    Add the cup of salsa and envelope of taco seasoning to the Instant Pot shredded pork and stir.

    pork, salsa, taco seasoning in an instant pot

    Place the lid on the instant pot and allow the tacos to rest for about 5 minutes. They will absorb some of the sauce.

    You can serve this Mexican pulled pork using a slotted spoon to dish it up on crisp taco shells, soft corn tortillas, or over nachos. You can also use the leftovers in quesadillas.

    pork soft tacos with rice on the side

    Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container.

    pulled pork tacos with rice on a cutting board

    Variations

    There are many ways to change this recipe to better suit your tastes.

    • Spice it up - add oregano or top with cilantro
    • Make it a meal - serve with rice and side of refried beans
    • Go green - add sliced avocado to the top
    • Turn up the heat - If you like a little spice, feel free to add black pepper or chili powder.

    📖 Recipe

    Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos

    Vicky
    If you are craving some tacos, you'll love this Mexican pork tacos recipe which combines pork tenderloin with taco seasoning, salsa and other delicious spices.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 8
    Calories 250 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
    • 3 pounds of pork tenderloin cut into chunks or strips
    • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 envelope of taco season
    • 1 cup of salsa
    • 1 c beef broth

    Instructions
     

    • Slice pork tenderloin into cubes or strips.
    • Turn on the instant pot and select the sauté function. Pour olive oil or vegetable oil into the Instant Pot. Place the minced garlic in the pot. Place the pork in the Instant Pot and add salt and brown sugar. Mix to combine.
    • Saute the pork for about 5 minutes or until it is brown on all sides.
    • Add beef broth to the pork and seal the instant pot.
    • Select the manual setting and set the timer for 40 minutes.
    • It will take about ten minutes before the timer starts to count down.
    • When the timer beeps, quick release the steam.
    • Using a serving spoon, shred the pork. It should be very tender and want to fall apart.
    • Add the cup of salsa and envelope of taco seasoning and stir.
    • Place the lid on the instant pot and allow the tacos to rest for about 5 minutes.
    • Serve on street taco shells or over nachos.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 36gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 715mgPotassium: 779mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 171IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword instant pot, pressure cooker pulled pork tacos
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors. 

    FAQs for Instant Pot Pulled Pork Tacos

    How do I store instant pot pork tacos?

    You can store the pork in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to five days.

    Can I make this instant pot pulled pork recipe in the slow cooker?

    Yes, you can.  Rather than cooking the pork in the Instant Pot, you can cook it in a crock pot for 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high. You can choose to brown the pork in a separate skillet first or just place it in the Instant Pot. 

    Can I use pork shoulder instead of pork loin?

    Pork shoulder or pork butt work best for carnitas. For this recipe, I recommend pork loin. If you have pork shoulder, you can make these wonderful pork carnitas on the grill from Foodtastic Mom.

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    1. Heather Johnson says

      March 10, 2022 at 10:03 pm

      5 stars
      i made these with country style ribs - so good!!!! i love shredded pork - delicious

      Reply
    2. rebecca says

      March 10, 2022 at 9:06 pm

      5 stars
      I love the idea to use salsa as a seasoning! this recipe is so easy and packed with flavor

      Reply
    3. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      5 stars
      Love how easy this recipe is. Can’t wait to try it this weekend.thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
    4. Mariana says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:50 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for sharing this recipe it was tasty and my family love it too.

      Reply
    5. Alison says

      March 10, 2022 at 7:23 pm

      5 stars
      The seasoning on these tacos are perfect! Not too spicy! A big hit with the kids!

      Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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