Description
This Instant Pot Mojo Pork recipe is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for tacos or burritos. The pork is marinated in a zesty citrus mixture and then cooked in the Instant Pot until tender and juicy. Serve with your favorite toppings for a festive meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Pork:
- 3 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into four pieces
Marinade:
- 8 garlic cloves
- 1 grapefruit, juiced
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano or 1/2 tablespoon fresh oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 bay leaf
For Serving:
- Tortillas
- Cilantro
- Avocado
- Hot sauce
- Salsa
- Lime Wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a blender or mini food processor, combine the garlic, grapefruit juice, lime zest and juice, oil, brown sugar, oregano, cumin, and salt; process until blended.
- Marinate the Pork: Add the marinade to a ziplock bag along with the bay leaf and pork. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour, or refrigerate overnight.
- Cook in Instant Pot: Place the pork and marinade in the Instant Pot. Cook on HIGH pressure for 80 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally.
- Shred the Pork: Remove pork from Instant Pot, shred using forks. Boil cooking liquids for 5 minutes to reduce.
- Assemble: Toss shredded pork with cooking liquids. Serve in tortillas with desired toppings.
Notes
- You can also cook this recipe in a slow cooker for 8 hours on low.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
