Instant Pot Sweet Pork is perfect for Cinco de Mayo or Mother’s Day, it is so fast and yummy, you could make it for both.

One thing that I did that I usually do not do is I took the can of soda, 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup brown sugar and marinated the meat in a bag overnight.  Then the next day, I seasoned my meat and cooked it just like the recipe and the meat was so tender, it just fell apart. This is a little tip that my new son-in-law gave me. He is a very good cook. In fact both of my son-in-laws are great cooks!

 

 

Instant Pot Sweet Pork

 

 

What Ingredients Do I Need For Instant Pot Sweet Pork?

Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this sweet pork (scroll down for the full recipe):

 

Seasonings:

 

  • Paprika
  • Onion powder
  • Cumin
  • Chili powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt
  • Pepper

 

Pork:

 

  • Boneless sirloin pork roast or pork shoulder roast
  • Root Beer or Dr. Pepper soda
  • Green enchilada sauce

 

Sauce:

 

  • Red enchilada sauce
  • Light or dark brown sugar
  • Chopped green chilies
  • Green enchilada sauce (additional)

 

Toppings:

 

  • Black beans
  • Pinto beans
  • Olives
  • Tomatoes
  • Sour cream
  • Guacamole
  • Salsa

 

 

Instant Pot Sweet Pork

 

How Do I Make Instant Pot Sweet Pork?

Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make this sweet pork (scroll down for the full recipe):

 

Optional:

 

  • Place your roast cut into 4 pieces in a bag the night before with the can of soda, 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup brown sugar.
  • Then put the liquid into the pressure cooker along with the enchilada sauce.

 

Proceed as Follows:

 

  • Combine all of the seasonings in a small bowl. Divide 2 Tablespoons out to use later.
  • Rub the first seasonings evenly over the pork roast making sure you completely cover the entire roast.

 

Pressure Cooker:

 

  • Add the can of soda and 1 cup of the green enchilada sauce to the insert of your electric pressure cooker. Stir.
  • Add the seasoned pork.
  • Secure the lid; set the valve to seal, and cook on high pressure for 50-60 minutes.
  • Let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes and then quick release the rest of the pressure.
  • Place the roast in a 9″ x 13′ pan or a cookie sheet and shred.
  • Place the shredded pork back into the pressure cooker.
  • Add the remaining 2 Tablespoons of spices, the red enchilada sauce, brown sugar, green chilies, and green enchilada sauce. Stir.
  • Place the cooker on warm and allow the mixture to get warm.
  • Serve over rice, lettuce, or in a tortilla shell.
  • Add black beans, pinto beans, olive, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole and salsa.

 

 

 

Options For Instant Pot Sweet Pork:

 

  • Marinate your meat or not – it is up to you.
  • If you wanted to, you could cook ground beef and place your meat on small corn tortillas instead of using pork.
  • If you make extra, this recipe freezes very well. That way you can use it for a later day.

 

 

 

Topping Options – or Choose Something Different if you Like:

 

  • Salsa, (I love mango salsa)
  • Chopped onions
  • Chopped olives 
  • Lettuce or Spinach
  • Guacamole
  • Black or pinto beans
  • Rice 
  • Tortilla shells
  • Sour cream
  • and if you want Cilantro Dressing you can find it at Café Rio style Sweet Pork

 

 

 

More Instant Pot Recipes For You:

 

Swedish Meatballs Instant Pot

Air Fried French Fries

Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup

Instant Pot Orange Chicken

Cheesy Potato Chicken Instant Pot Soup

 

Yield: 12 people

Instant Pot Sweet Pork

Instant Pot Sweet Pork
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

Seasonings:

  • 1 Tablespoon paprika, smoked or regular
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 Tablespoon cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, (I use Redmond's)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Pork:

  • 3-5 pounds boneless sirloin pork roast or pork shoulder roast
  • 1 (12 ounce) can Root Beer or Dr. Pepper soda
  • 1 cup green enchilada sauce

Sauce:

  • 2 cups red enchilada sauce
  • ½ cup light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) can chopped green chilies
  • 1 cup green enchilada sauce (additional)

Toppings:

  • Black beans
  • Pinto beans
  • Olives
  • Tomatoes
  • Sour cream
  • Guacamole
  • Salsa

Instructions

    Optional:

    1. Place your roast cut into 4 pieces in a bag the night before with the can of soda, 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Then put the liquid into the pressure cooker along with the enchilada sauce.

    Proceed as follows:

    1. Combine all of the seasonings in a small bowl. Divide 2 Tablespoons out to use later.
    2. Rub the first seasonings evenly over the pork roast making sure you completely cover the entire roast.

    Pressure cooker:

    1. Add the can of soda and 1 cup of the green enchilada sauce to the insert of your electric pressure cooker. Stir.
    2. Add the seasoned pork.
    3. Secure the lid; set the valve to seal, and cook on high pressure for 50-60 minutes.
    4. Let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes and then quick release the rest of the pressure.
    5. Place the roast in a 9" x 13' pan or a cookie sheet and shred.
    6. At this point, I remove all but about 3/4 cup of the liquid, and I place it in a bottle in the refrigerator incase I have left overs and need more liquid at a later time.
    7. Place the shredded pork back into the pressure cooker.
    8. Add the remaining 2 Tablespoons of spices, the red enchilada sauce, brown sugar, green chilies, and the additional 1 cup of green enchilada sauce. Stir just until mixed.
    9. Place the cooker on warm and allow the mixture to get warm.
    10. Serve over rice, lettuce, or in a tortilla shell.
    11. Add black beans, pinto beans, olives, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole and salsa.

    Nutrition Information

    Yield

    12

    Serving Size

    1

    Amount Per Serving Calories 653Total Fat 32gSaturated Fat 12gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 15gCholesterol 191mgSodium 1036mgCarbohydrates 29gFiber 5gSugar 18gProtein 60g

     

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