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Pressure Cooker Pork Soft Tacos with Pico de Gallo

Serving Size: 10
These pork tacos with fresh Pico de Gallo are juicy, tender, and so flavorful!

Recipe by: Mayumi Tavalero

Cook Times

Active Prep10
Hands-On Cook0
Hands-Off Cook40
Passive0
Total Time50 minutes
Recipe Serving Size10

Cooking Tools Required

Cutting board, Electric Pressure Cooker, Measuring cups and spoons, Microwave, Mixing bowls, Mixing spoon

Ingredients

For the pork:

  • 3 pound pork shoulder or boneless pork ribs
  • 6 clove garlic halved
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2 teaspoon Kosher salt

For the tacos:

  • 20 corn tortilla or flour tortilla
  • 3 radish thinly sliced
  • 2 avocado sliced
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro roughly chopped
  • 4 lime cut into wedges

For the pico de gallo:

  • 4 tomato vine-ripened medium, chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • ½ white onion small, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoon lime juice for 10 servings use 1 large lime
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Cut pork shoulder or boneless ribs into 1 1/2 inch cubes. Add the pork to the pressure cooker pan, arranging so pork is an even layer. Add the garlic, orange juice, and salt.
  • Cook on high pressure for 30 minutes. Turn off the pressure cooker and release pressure. Remove pork from liquid and place in a large bowl. Allow to cool, then using 2 forks shred the meat and set aside.
  • Meanwhile make the pico de gallo by combining all the ingredients. Taste and correct for salt.
  • Steam tortillas in the microwave then fill with pork. Top with radishes, avocado, cilantro, a squeeze of lime juice and Pico de Gallo.
Reheating Instructions
Heat shredded pork in the microwave on medium high power until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1064mg | Potassium: 792mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 655IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 4mg