How to Make Instant Pot Chilorio - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chilorio is a traditional Mexican dish that originated in the state of Sinaloa. It is a tender, flavorful, and slightly spicy pork dish that is typically enjoyed alongside rice, beans, or tacos. While the traditional method of making chilorio involves slow-cooking the pork in lard and spices, the Instant Pot has made it easier than ever to enjoy this delicious dish in a fraction of the time.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 oranges, juiced
  • 1 (14.25 ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 onion, sliced and separated into rings
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 dried ancho chiles (poblanos), stemmed and torn into small pieces
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Combine pork, orange juice, broth, onion, and oregano in the inner pot of an electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.
  • Remove pork from the pot and drain. Transfer to a serving dish.
  • Place ancho chiles in a heat-proof bowl. Pour boiling water over chiles and soak for 15 minutes. Drain chiles, reserving soaking water.
  • Combine 1/2 cup chile soaking water, soaked ancho chiles, apple cider vinegar, jalapeno pepper, garlic, cilantro, and cumin in a blender. Blend to form a thick sauce. Pour sauce over pork and mix well.
  • Nutrition

    309 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 1340mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 52mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 600mg