Pressure Cooker Taco Pulled Pork

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

The technique remains the same: tweak this basic technique and add your own twist; barbeque, Asian, etc. The meat turns out juicy, tender and delicious. Use in tacos or other applications.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 1hr1min

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 1hr21 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 1 3-pound pork shoulder

Pressure Cooker Taco Pulled Pork

Ingredients

1 (3 pound) boneless pork shoulder blade roast

kosher salt to taste

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix

2 cups chicken broth

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Directions

Step 1

Trim excess fat from pork; divide meat into 4 equal portions. Season each portion with salt.

Step 2

Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork working in batches until brown crust forms about 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and coat evenly with taco seasoning.

Step 3

Pour broth into a pressure cooker with rack insert; place pork on rack. Place lid on pressure cooker and lock; bring to low pressure over medium-low heat until pork is tender and shreds easily about 45 minutes. Let pressure come down naturally about 15 minutes. Shred pork using 2 forks.

Nutritional Information

Pressure Cooker Taco Pulled Pork

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 325.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23g 46%

Carbohydrates: 3.5g 1%

Sugars: 1.1g

Fat: 23.3g 36%

Saturated Fat: 7.2g 36%

Cholesterol: 85.9mg 29%

Vitamin A Iu: 6.9IU

Niacin Equivalents: 8.6mg 66%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 0.7mg 1%

Folate: 4.9mcg 1%

Calcium: 27.4mg 3%

Iron: 1.4mg 8%

Magnesium: 17.6mg 6%

Potassium: 325.4mg 9%

Sodium: 796.7mg 32%

Thiamin: 0.6mg 63%

Calories From Fat: 209.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.