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 Pulled Pork Tacos
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!)
How to Make Instant Pot Pork Tacos
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Mix all spices in a small bowl and rub all over both pieces of pork being sure to press those spices in.
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Heat the Instant Pot to high and add the apple cider vinegar. Carefully place all pork into the pot. Cut them in half if necessary.
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Set Instant Pot to cook on high for 30 minutes in the sealed position. When the timer goes off let the pressure release naturally. (If you prefer more flavor you can saute the pork first.)
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Carefully remove the lid, remove the pork and shred with two forks.
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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.
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Serve on a corn tortilla with lime juice, cojita cheese, avocado, cilantro, red onion and jalapenos.
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For avocado crema, mix all ingredients in a blender. Serve on top of tacos.
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 Pork Tacos?
- cheese
- sour cream
- greek yogurt
- cilantro
- salsa
- tomatoes
- shredded lettuce
- guacamole
- hot peppers
- onions
- rice, quinoa
- corn
- beans
- lime juice
Ways to serve leftover instant pot pork carnitas...
- 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 😆
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.
Helpful Tips
- If you are gluten free be sure to use gluten free corn tortillas
- To store leftover pulled pork, simply place it in a glass or plastic container with a tight-fitting lid and keep in the refrigerator for up to four days.
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!
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Instant Pot Pork Tacos
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.
Emily
I absolutely love the sound of this recipe, so simple and easy!
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ
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.
Catherine
Perfect meal for busy weeknights! These look delicious!
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
Oh my goodness, Karen! These look amazing. I just love easy instant pot recipes -- such life savers!
georgie
i should really invest in an instant pot! they look amazing! the taco meat looks so juicy and tender! loving it!
Janette | Culinary Ginger
I love a fast prep taco and the pork seasonings are delicious.
Karen Kelly
Thanks Janette!
Raia Todd
Love how light these tacos are! They look delicious!
Tessa the Domestic Diva
I have never shredded a pork tenderloin before...curious! They sound really delicious!
Jean
Another recipe to make in my Instant Pot! Looks so delicious and I love that you can eat it in so many different ways.
linda spiker
Totally my kind of meal! Yum!
Monique
I love versatile recipes like this! So perfect for easy weeknight meals. And your photos are beautiful!
Lindsey Dietz
Tacos are my love language, and the more toppings the better! These look absolutely fantastic!
Megan Stevens
Yes, this is perfect for me: love pork and the IP so much!! My family will love this dinner!
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!
Tacos every. single. day! I love pork tacos too, so I can't wait to try these out!
John
Cook time discrepancy, up top three minutes. In the instructions it says 30 minutes. Which is it?
Karen Kelly
Sorry John. You are right - it was missing a zero. Thanks for letting me know!
Cathy
Isn't the Instant Pot great! I love finding recipes like this that have so many different ways of using leftovers.
Katie Beck
Ok, I think I may have to get an instapot. I keep hearing such wonderful things coming out of them!
Meredith
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!
Jenny
I made this in the crock pot also. It worked great! Delicious and easy! Thank you!
Karen Kelly
Thanks for letting us know! Glad it worked for you.