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Cuban Inspired Instant Pot Pulled Pork

Cuban Inspired Instant Pot Pulled Pork

This Cuban Inspired Instant Pot Pulled Pork delivers bold flavors and tender meat with minimal effort, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cuban
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade and Pork
  • 3-4 lbs boneless pork shoulder
  • 1 large yellow onion sliced
  • 5 cloves garlic 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 to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a bowl, mix cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
  2. Rub the marinade over the pork shoulder; let it sit overnight for best flavor.
  3. Select 'sauté' on your Instant Pot and cook sliced onions until translucent; add crushed garlic until fragrant.
  4. Place the marinated pork in the pot, pour chicken broth over it, and squeeze lime juice on top.
  5. Secure the lid and set to 'manual' high pressure for 60 minutes; allow natural release for 15 minutes.
  6. Shred the pork with two forks and mix with some cooking liquid to retain moisture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 30gFat: 16g

Notes

For a leaner option, you can swap the pork shoulder for pork loin. This dish is versatile and can be served in various ways, including tacos or over rice.

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