Scrumptious Super-Quick Pulled Pork
You might want to double this batch, it's that good. Say goodbye to all-day simmering to make a tender mouth-watering pulled pork.
Haul out your pressure cooker and have this ready to serve in 50 minutes (just 35 minutes under pressure). This is a perfect candidate for batch cooking and/or freezing. Warning, this tastes even better the next day if you can keep yourself form wolfing it all down the first night.
Servings 8 people
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs boneless pork butt cut into 2-inch pieces
- 8 ounces Trader Joe's Organic Tomatillo & Roasted Yellow Chili Salsa or your favorite salsa
- 12 ounces filtered water or stock
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, lard, ghee, or bacon fat
- 1 medium onion chopped fine
- 4 cloves garlic or more, crushed
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp crumbled oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp white ground pepper optional
Instructions
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Heat oil or fat of choice in pressure cooker. Add onion and cook until softened, 5 minutes.
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Stir in oregano, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper for another minute.
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Add large handful of meat pieces and brown for about 3 minutes.
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Stir in salsa and water scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
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Add lid and bring to high pressure over medium-high heat. When the pot reaches high pressure, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 35 minutes (adjust as needed to maintain heat).
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Quick release pressure if you are in a hurry. Remove the pot from heat, and place in sink and run cold water over the lid until pressure is released. Or choose natural release pressure if time allows.
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Return pan to the stove top, stir and season with salt and pepper to taste. Shred with two forks and serve.
Recipe Notes
Optional: If you prefer a spicier meal, increase the cumin by another teaspoon.
Garnish Ideas: Chopped onions, cilantro, avocado, sour cream or shredded cheese wrapped in lettuce leaves or corn tortillas.