Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Making the freezer meal
- Combine all of the freezer meal ingredients in a large freezer bag. Seal tightly, flatten, and freeze for up to 90 days. Make sure to label the bag with the date and the cooking instructions so you are ready to go on a busy night!
When cooking the freezer meal
- Remove the bag from the freezer when ready to cook and run it under cold water for one minute to loosen the block from the plastic. Place the frozen block straight into the Instant Pot.Add ½ cup water and, if you want a richer flavor, an extra bouillon cube/powder or chicken stock instead.
- Set the Instant Pot to High Pressure.Cook for 30 minutes per pound if frozen, or 20 minutes per pound if thawed. Double check that the lid is set to Seal and not Vent so the pot can come up to pressure properly.
- Allow the pot to naturally release pressure for at least 20 minutes.For even more tender results, keep it on the Warm setting for 3 to 4 hours. The flavor deepens beautifully when given time to rest in its cooking juices.
- Remove the pork and place it in a large bowl or into the bowl of a KitchenAid mixer with the paddle attachment.Pour in ¼ to ½ cup of the cooking liquid from the pot, then shred. The liquid keeps the meat moist and helps it pull apart effortlessly.
- Serve the shredded pork in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, rice bowls, or tostadas. The flavor is balanced enough to work in almost any Mexican-inspired dish, which makes it perfect for meal planning.
Notes
Storage Tips
- Freezer (uncooked): Store prepared bags up to 3 months.
- Fridge (cooked): Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer (cooked): Portion into smaller containers and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat with a splash of water to keep moist.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.