Uploaded April 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I show you how to make mouth watering Pulled Pork Tacos, also called Tacos Al Pastor, using the InstaPot. We make these tasty Mexican Street Tacos often! I also make homemade Tomatillo Salsa! The recipes are in the description, just click "Show More" below.
Tacos Al Pastor
2-3 pounds of boneless pork shoulder cubed
1/4 cup Guajillo, New Mexico, and/or California Chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1 Cup Water
1 Tablespoon Achiote Paste
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
6 large cloves of garlic (chopped)
3 Tablespoons Vegetable oil
3 Tablespoons White Vinegar
1/2 of a large White Onion (chopped)
1 Cup Pineapple Chunks (drained)
Corn Tortillas (warmed)
Toppings: Sliced Avocado, Diced onion, diced Cilantro, Cotija Cheese, and Fresh Lime juice
Place pork, kosher salt, and water into the Instapot. Set the Meat/Stew setting for 30 minutes on high pressure.
While pork is cooking, place oil into a pot and saute the onions for 2-3 mins. Add the remaining ingredients to the onions and continue to heat over medium heat for an addition 5 mins. Turn off heat and let cool until pork is cooked.
When the pork is done, press cancel on the Instapot and release the pressure. Allow the pork to cool for 10-15 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
Place the pork into a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion mixture to skillet along with reserved cooking liquid. Stir the pork and mixture together while gently crushing the pork to shred it. Cook mixture for about 5 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated and pork is shredded or in small chunks.
Serve on warm or toasted corn tortillas and top as you wish. Enjoy!!!
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Fresh Tomatillo Salsa
10 Tomatillos (husked and halved)
1/2 White Onion roughly chopped
1 large Jalapeno or Serrano peppers roughly chopped and deseeded
1/2 bunch of Cilantro
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Combine all ingredients into a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add salt to taste. You may warm the Salsa if needed before serving. If not serving immediately, store in an air tight container in the refrigerator up to 24 hours.
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I show you how to make mouth watering Pulled Pork Tacos, also called Tacos Al Pastor, using the InstaPot. We make these tasty Mexican Street Tacos often! I also make homemade Tomatillo Salsa! The recipes are in the description, just click "Show More" below.
Tacos Al Pastor
2-3 pounds of boneless pork shoulder cubed
1/4 cup Guajillo, New Mexico, and/or California Chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1 Cup Water
1 Tablespoon Achiote Paste
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
6 large cloves of garlic (chopped)
3 Tablespoons Vegetable oil
3 Tablespoons White Vinegar
1/2 of a large White Onion (chopped)
1 Cup Pineapple Chunks (drained)
Corn Tortillas (warmed)
Toppings: Sliced Avocado, Diced onion, diced Cilantro, Cotija Cheese, and Fresh Lime juice
Place pork, kosher salt, and water into the Instapot. Set the Meat/Stew setting for 30 minutes on high pressure.
While pork is cooking, place oil into a pot and saute the onions for 2-3 mins. Add the remaining ingredients to the onions and continue to heat over medium heat for an addition 5 mins. Turn off heat and let cool until pork is cooked.
When the pork is done, press cancel on the Instapot and release the pressure. Allow the pork to cool for 10-15 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
Place the pork into a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion mixture to skillet along with reserved cooking liquid. Stir the pork and mixture together while gently crushing the pork to shred it. Cook mixture for about 5 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated and pork is shredded or in small chunks.
Serve on warm or toasted corn tortillas and top as you wish. Enjoy!!!
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Fresh Tomatillo Salsa
10 Tomatillos (husked and halved)
1/2 White Onion roughly chopped
1 large Jalapeno or Serrano peppers roughly chopped and deseeded
1/2 bunch of Cilantro
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Combine all ingredients into a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add salt to taste. You may warm the Salsa if needed before serving. If not serving immediately, store in an air tight container in the refrigerator up to 24 hours.
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InstaPot Ultra link:
amzn.to/2CXnro2
El Mexicano Achiote Rojo Paste
amzn.to/2uHGQou
T-ROY COOKS Merchandise
troycooks.myshopify.com
==============================================
Follow T-ROY COOKS on Social Media:
Facebook:
facebook.com/TroyCooksGoodFood
Twitter:
twitter.com/T_ROY_COOKS
Instagram:
instagram.com/troy_cooks
Website:
TroyCooks.com
Music:
T-ROY COOKS Theme song is owned & Copyrighted by Troy Smith. Use is forbidden without prior consent from Troy Smith.
Written by: Troy Smith and Nick Tornatore
Performed by: Nick Tornatore
DISCLAIMER: This video description contains some affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and buy, I will receive a small commission. This helps support T-ROY COOKS and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!
