Instant Pot Chipotle Pork Shoulder Recipe

Name: Instant Pot Chipotle Pork Shoulder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound onions roughly chopped, about 4 cups; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons brown sugar tightly packed; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 2 pounds pork shoulder cut into roughly 2-inch cubes; corn tortillas; shredded cabbage; lime wedges

Servings: persons

1 pound onions roughly chopped, about 4 cups
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons brown sugar tightly packed
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 pounds pork shoulder cut into roughly 2-inch cubes
corn tortillas
shredded cabbage
lime wedges

1
Place the onions in the inner pot and sprinkle the kosher salt, pepper, cumin and brown sugar over them. Add the vinegar and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
2
Place the pork on top of the onions.
3
Close and lock the lid. Set the valve to Sealing. Press Cancel, then press Manual or Pressure Cook and use the Pressure or Pressure Level button to select High Pressure. Set the time to 45 minutes.
4
When the cooking cycle ends, press Cancel. Allow the appliance to cool and release pressure naturally, about 20 minutes. (The pressure is released when the small metal float valve next to the pressure-release valve sinks back into the lid and the lid is no longer locked.)
5
Remove the lid. Use tongs to remove the pork from the inner pot and pile it into warm corn tortillas with shredded cabbage. Drizzle some of the sauce from the inner pot over the pork and cabbage. Serve with a wedge of fresh lime for squeezing over the meat.

641

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound onions roughly chopped, about 4 cups, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Instant Pot Chipotle Pork Shoulder falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Instant Pot Chipotle Pork Shoulder

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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