Instant Pot Barbacoa

This is a delightful dish which can be easily made in instant pot. The spices used in it has amazing aroma, they also enhance its taste.

Instant Pot Barbacoa

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Barbacoa, chiptoles in adobo sauce

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Servings: 9

Ingredients

• 5 garlic cloves
• 1/2 onion medium
• 1 lime juice
• 4 tbsp chiptoles in adobo sauce
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1 cup water
• 3 lb roast
• 2 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• black pepper to taste
• 1 tsp oil
• 3 bay leaves

Instructions

• Add garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, lime juice, chipotles, cloves and water in a blender.
• Blend until the mixture becomes smooth.
• Season the meat with salt and black pepper.
  
• Turn on the instant pot and select sauté.
  
• Add oil, meat and sauté for 5 minutes.
  
• Add the blended mixture in the pot.
  
• Add bay leaves and close the lid of the instant pot.
• Set the instant pot to “Manual” at high pressure for 65 minutes, release the pressure naturally through steam vent.
  
• Open the lid and shred the meat.
  
• Add remaining ingredients, mix well and enjoy.