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Simple Instant Pot Pork Verde

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Instant Pot, Pork
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs pork loin
  • 16 oz salsa verde
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup light beer
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and Pepper
  • tortillas
  • chopped cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, and sour cream for topping

Instructions

  • Season the pork with salt and pepper. Set instant pot to saute and brown the pork on all sides. 
  • Stop the saute function on the instant pot. Add onion, garlic, salsa, beer, cumin, and chili powder. Turn the meat to coat. 
  • Place top on the instant pot.  Cook on high pressure for 70 minutes. 
  • Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, and finish with a manual release. 
  • Use a tongs and fork to shred the meat. Pork can be served over rice, or in tortillas as pictured with cilantro, cotija, and sour cream.