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    Home » Recipes » Instant Pot

    Instant Pot Pork Tacos

    Published: Nov 1, 2019 Modified: Aug 9, 2021 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These Instant Pot Pork Tacos are packed with Mexican flavor and spice and cooking them in the Instant Pot ensures they are fall apart tender.  Load them up with avocado, red onion, tomatoes, lime and avocado crema.  {gluten free, keto, whole 30, paleo}

    Instant Pot Pork Tacos with avocado crema

    I continue to be obsessed with my Instant Pot.  It's really changing the way I make dinner and I find myself using it at least a couple of times per week like this Easy Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup and this Instant Pot Lentil Soup.

    I love that I can get that slow-cooked flavor without slow cooking something for six hours.  (No offense slow cooker!)

    Instant Pot Pulled Pork Tacos with avocado and onion

    Kids can be incredibly picky so I often have to modify recipes to make them more appealing to them.  It's so frustrating sometimes!  They don't like pulled pork that has a sauce on it... seriously?!  So when I make pulled pork tenderloin I always keep the barbecue sauce on the side. 😆

    To get a weeknight win with all family members, I made these Instant Pot Pork Tacos with spices and no sauce.  I added apple cider vinegar and spices and that's about it.

    When you add all the toppings, and the avocado crema it's over the top good.

    What Toppings Can I Use With Instant Pot Pulled Pork Tacos?

    • cheese
    • sour cream
    • greek yogurt
    • cilantro
    • salsa
    • tomatoes
    • shredded lettuce
    • guacamole
    • hot peppers
    • onions
    • rice, quinoa
    • corn
    • beans
    • lime juice

    Pork Tacos Instant Pot with avocado and limes on a wooden board

    Meal prep ideas for instant pot pulled pork...

    • tostadas
    • on a sweet potato
    • in a salad
    • in a grain bowl
    • with your scrambled eggs and avocado
    • on a flatbread
    • on a pizza
    • add to pasta
    • on nachos
    • on a grilled cheese 😆

    instant pot pork tacos up close

    These Instant Pot Pork Tacos are an awesome back pocket meal that you want to keep at the ready.  Buy several tenderloins when they are on sale and all the rest of the items are pantry staples.

    I think you are going to love these Instant Pot Pork Tacos because they are...

    • made with pantry staples
    • family-friendly
    • great for meal prep or leftovers
    • gluten free, dairy free
    • keto, paleo, whole 30 without the tortillas and toppings
    • wholesome
    • full of flavor!

    Be sure to follow me on Pinterest for more quick dinner recipes like this one!

    If you LOVE Instant Pot dinners as much as we do, here are some other popular recipes...

    • Instant Pot Orange Chicken
    • Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
    • Instant Pot Short Ribs

    How To Make Instant Pot Pork Tacos...

    Instant Pot Pork Tacos with avocado crema

    Instant Pot Pork Tacos

    These Instant Pot Pork Tacos are packed with lots of spices.  The pork is tender and great when served with corn tortillas and all the toppings.  {gluten free}
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: instant pot pork tacos
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 8 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 529kcal
    Author: Karen Kelly

    Ingredients

    • 1.25 pork tenderloin (2 pieces)
    • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon cumin
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 2 teaspoon onion powder
    • 2 teaspoon paprika
    • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper

    Avocado Crema

    • 1 avocado
    • ¼ cup whole greek yogurt, plain
    • 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Mix all spices in a small bowl and rub all over both pieces of pork being sure to press those spices in.
    • Heat the Instant Pot to high and add apple cider vinegar.  Carefully place all pork into pot.  Cut them in half if necessary.
    • Set Instant Pot to cook on high for 30 minutes in the sealed position.  When timer goes off let the pressure release naturally.  (If you prefer more flavor you can saute the pork first.)  
    • Carefully remove lid, remove pork and shred with two forks.  
    • This pork has good flavor but you don't get a sauce.  My kids like it this way then I can add salsa and toppings as needed.  
    • Serve on a corn tortilla with lime juice, cojita cheese, avocado, cilantro, red onion and jalapenos.  
    • For avocado crema, mix all ingredients in a blender.  Serve on top of tacos.

    Notes

    WW Smart Points - 10
    Nutrition facts include the avocado crema but not other toppings.
    Keto, whole30 and paleo without toppings or corn tortillas.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 79g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 245mg | Sodium: 612mg | Potassium: 1744mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 835IU | Vitamin C: 4.8mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 5mg
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    About Karen Kelly

    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Emily

      March 20, 2018 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely love the sound of this recipe, so simple and easy!

      Reply
    2. Stephanie@ApplesforCJ

      March 20, 2018 at 4:33 pm

      5 stars
      This is one more reason I need to own an Instant pot. So many good ideas how to use them and I'm loving the sound of tacos with avocado crema.

      Reply
    3. Catherine

      March 20, 2018 at 5:32 pm

      Perfect meal for busy weeknights! These look delicious!

      Reply
    4. Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine

      March 20, 2018 at 7:06 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness, Karen! These look amazing. I just love easy instant pot recipes -- such life savers!

      Reply
    5. georgie

      March 20, 2018 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      i should really invest in an instant pot! they look amazing! the taco meat looks so juicy and tender! loving it!

      Reply
    6. Janette | Culinary Ginger

      March 20, 2018 at 8:14 pm

      5 stars
      I love a fast prep taco and the pork seasonings are delicious.

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        March 22, 2018 at 2:08 pm

        Thanks Janette!

        Reply
    7. Raia Todd

      May 14, 2018 at 3:13 pm

      Love how light these tacos are! They look delicious!

      Reply
    8. Tessa the Domestic Diva

      May 14, 2018 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      I have never shredded a pork tenderloin before...curious! They sound really delicious!

      Reply
    9. Jean

      May 14, 2018 at 6:16 pm

      5 stars
      Another recipe to make in my Instant Pot! Looks so delicious and I love that you can eat it in so many different ways.

      Reply
    10. linda spiker

      May 14, 2018 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      Totally my kind of meal! Yum!

      Reply
    11. Monique

      May 15, 2018 at 8:25 am

      5 stars
      I love versatile recipes like this! So perfect for easy weeknight meals. And your photos are beautiful!

      Reply
    12. Lindsey Dietz

      May 15, 2018 at 12:02 pm

      5 stars
      Tacos are my love language, and the more toppings the better! These look absolutely fantastic!

      Reply
    13. Megan Stevens

      May 15, 2018 at 12:37 pm

      5 stars
      Yes, this is perfect for me: love pork and the IP so much!! My family will love this dinner!

      Reply
    14. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!

      May 16, 2018 at 2:03 pm

      5 stars
      Tacos every. single. day! I love pork tacos too, so I can't wait to try these out!

      Reply
    15. John

      May 17, 2018 at 5:11 pm

      Cook time discrepancy, up top three minutes. In the instructions it says 30 minutes. Which is it?

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        May 17, 2018 at 5:13 pm

        Sorry John. You are right - it was missing a zero. Thanks for letting me know!

        Reply
    16. Cathy

      May 17, 2018 at 8:28 pm

      5 stars
      Isn't the Instant Pot great! I love finding recipes like this that have so many different ways of using leftovers.

      Reply
    17. Katie Beck

      May 20, 2018 at 8:29 pm

      5 stars
      Ok, I think I may have to get an instapot. I keep hearing such wonderful things coming out of them!

      Reply
    18. Meredith

      May 20, 2018 at 9:17 pm

      5 stars
      These tacos look delicious! I can't wait to try them with chicken! And I will definitely be keeping all sauces on the side too... a small price to pay to get the littles to try a new dish!

      Reply
    19. Jenny

      August 02, 2020 at 8:47 am

      I made this in the crock pot also. It worked great! Delicious and easy! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        August 03, 2020 at 8:19 am

        Thanks for letting us know! Glad it worked for you.

        Reply

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