Pressure Cooker Chilorio (Instant Pot)
Pressure Cooker Chilorio (Instant Pot) features succulent pork shoulder simmered with bright orange juice, earthy ancho chiles, and a hint of jalapeño heat. The result is tender, shreddable meat coated in a rich, tangy chile sauce that’s perfect for weeknight tacos, burritos, or tostadas, and equally great for casual gatherings.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Chilorio (Instant Pot), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the pork, orange juice, broth, onion, and oregano in the inner pot of an electric pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Choose high pressure per the manufacturer's instructions and set the timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 2
Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 3
Take the pork out of the pot and drain it. Transfer it to a serving dish.
- 4
Put the ancho chiles in a heatproof bowl. Pour boiling water over them and soak for 15 minutes. Drain the chiles, saving the soaking water.
- 5
In a blender, combine 1/2 cup chile soaking water, the soaked ancho chiles, apple cider vinegar, jalapeno pepper, garlic, cilantro, and cumin. Blend into a thick sauce. Pour the sauce over the pork and mix well.
- Calories 290.72 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 16.58 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 31.68 g 12%
- Total Fat 10.44 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 3.28 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 44.22 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 369.53 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 2.86 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 19.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 125.69 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 2.99 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 355.84 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 66.18 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 60.63 mg Good Source 67%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Chilorio (Instant Pot) is made with 12 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Bottled Water, Dried Ancho Chile Pepper, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 290.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Chilorio (Instant Pot) made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Bottled Water, Dried Ancho Chile Pepper, Dried Oregano, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Chilorio (Instant Pot)?
- About 55 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 290.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Chilorio (Instant Pot) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Chilorio (Instant Pot) healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Chilorio (Instant Pot) has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 290.72 calories and 16.58 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 369.53 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.28 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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