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Pulled Pork Burrito Bowls
Pulled Pork Burrito Bowls
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One of the cool, less well known features of the Instant Pot is that it can be used to heat up leftovers, which is great for people who prefer not to microwave food. The results from the Instant Pot are better, too! The food retains its moisture and heats evenly. There are several options for reheating pulled pork, but these two are my preferred.
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 9 minutes |
| Servings |
4 servings
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp pork lard or fat of choice
- 1 small green bell pepper sliced
- 1 small red bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 medium onion sliced
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 pound leftover pulled pork (see recipe below)
- 1/2 cup chicken bone broth
- 1 cup filtered water
For the Burritos
- 6 cups lettuce or spring mix chopped
- 6 cups shredded green cabbage or store-bought slaw mix
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa of choice
- 1/2 cup prepared guacamole
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves minced
Pulled Pork
- 1/4 cup avocado oil plus
2 tbsp - 2 limes juiced
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder (butt) large fat deposits trimmed, cut into 4 pieces
- 1 cup bone broth or filtered water
Ingredients
For the Burritos
Pulled Pork
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Instructions
OPTION 1
- Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and melt the lard. Add the bell peppers and onion and sauté, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, and salt and stir well to combine. Press Cancel.
- Stir in the pulled pork and pour in the broth. (If your meat is very dry, add
1/4 cup to1/2 cup water.) Secure the lid and set the steam release valve to Sealing. Press the Pressure Cook or Manual button and set the cook time to 1 minute. - While the pork heats, begin to assemble the burritos: Divide the lettuce and cabbage equally among four large salad bowls. If desired, in a small bowl, stir together the sour cream and salsa and set aside.
- When the Instant Pot beeps, carefully switch the steam release valve to Venting to quick-release the pressure. When fully released, open the lid. Use tongs to stir the meat and vegetables.
- Use the tongs to place a heaping serving of the pulled pork and vegetables on top of each salad. Top each with
2 tablespoons guacamole. If you mixed the salsa and sour cream together, drizzle about2 tablespoons of the mixture over each salad. Otherwise, simply place a dollop of each on the salad. Finally, sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve.
OPTION 2
- Place the leftover pulled pork in a Pyrex, stainless steel, or silicone baking dish that fits inside your Instant Pot. Pour the
1/2 cup broth over the pork unless you saved it in its own cooking liquid and it is already quite moist. Cover the baking dish with a silicone lid or a metal lid from your pots and pans. Otherwise, use foil. - Pour
1 cup of water into the Instant Pot. If your metal steam rack/trivet does not have handles, make a sling. Place the steam rack/trivet inside and arrange the sling over it so the two ends stick up like handles, then lower the dish onto the sling and rack. - Secure the lid and select the Steam function. Set the cook time to 5 minutes.
- While the pork reheats, in a medium skillet, melt the lard over medium heat. Add the bell peppers and onion and sauté, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, cumin, and salt and sauté 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- When the Instant Pot beeps, carefully switch the steam release valve to Venting to quick release the pressure. When fully released, open the lid. Use the sling to carefully remove the pork.
- Stir the pulled pork, then use tongs to place a heaping serving on top of each salad. Top each with
2 tablespoons guacamole. If you mixed the salsa and sour cream together, drizzle about2 tablespoons of the mixture over each salad. Otherwise, simply place a dollop of each on the salad. Finally, sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve.
How To Make The Pulled Pork
- In a large glass bowl, mix together
1/4 cup of the avocado oil, the lime juice, and all the seasonings. Add the pork and toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, or cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. - When you are ready to cook, set the Instant Pot to Sauté and add the remaining
2 tablespoons avocado oil. When the oil is hot, add two pieces of the pork and brown for 3 minutes. Flip and brown 3 minutes on the second side. Remove the browned pork to a plate and repeat for the other two pieces of pork. Reserve the marinade. - Pour the broth into the pot and use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits. Return all the pork to the pot along with any juices that collected on the plate. Pour the reserved marinade over the pork.
- Press Cancel. Secure the lid and set the steam release valve to Sealing. Press the Pressure Cook or Manual button and set the cook time to 90 minutes
- When the Instant Pot beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully switch the steam release valve to Venting. When fully released, open the lid. Use tongs to carefully remove one piece of pork at a time to a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the meat. Place the shredded meat in a large bowl. If desired, scoop
1/4 cup of the cooking liquid and stir it into the shredded pork, adding more liquid1/4 cup at a time until the pork is as moist as you prefer.
Bonus Step For Pulled Pork
- Spread the shredded pork out on a heavy rimmed baking sheet or broiler pan. Drizzle with more avocado oil. Position a rack about
4 inches below the heat and heat the broiler to low. Place the pan under the broiler until the meat is browned and some pieces have become crispy. Watch it carefully. Toss with tongs before serving.
MARK SISSON is the bestselling author of The Primal Blueprint, a former world-class endurance athlete, and one of the leading voices of the burgeoning Evolutionary Health Movement. His blog, MarksDailyApple.com, has paved the way for Primal enthusiasts to challenge conventional wisdom’s diet and exercise principles and take personal responsibility for their health and well-being.
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Lots of good flavor.
The pulled pork ended up great however, the directions were very poorly worded and placed. My husband and I had a difficult time trying to figure out what the different options were in conjunction to the section on how to make the pork. We eneded up googling other pulled pork recipes and combining it with thia one.