These Pepperoncini Pork Tacos can be made in an Instant Pot or Slow Cooker, and are so simple to prepare! The flavors are so unique and fresh, and I am not exaggerating when I say that I could eat 10 tacos in a row.

These are tacos unlike any other tacos you’ve tasted before. The recipe originally comes from my Aunt Christina. My mom told me about these delicious tacos my aunt made for her, and told me she made them by cooking pork tenderloin with a jar of pepperoncinis. And then they put them on tortillas broiled with cheese, and topped with cabbage and lime juice. I looked at her like she was nuts, because it all sounded like the strangest combination of things, and decidedly not delicious. My mom insisted they were amazing, and eventually made them for me. I was prepared to tell her she and aunt must be losing taste buds, and then I took a bite. And it knocked my socks off. I proceeded to inhale taco after taco, and apologized profusely for ever doubting her.

Have you had pepperoncinis before? I love them. Recently I love putting them on my sandwiches and wraps. You can find them by the pickles in the grocery store. Look for sliced ones for this recipe. But if you can only find whole ones, those work too! Cook the pork with the whole peppers and just reserve a few to slice up for topping your tacos.

Instant Pot-Heads

Have you all joined the Church of Instant Pot?? I got my Instant Pot for Christmas a couple of years ago, and was immediately intimidated. I joined a facebook group and discovered a near cult-ish devotion to the contraption.

Everyone was all “I cook beans in mine!” “I use mine to do canning!” “I make fine leather goods in my Instant Pot!”

Slight exaggeration on that last one, but seriously- people go nuts for these things. And I was so afraid of mine. And a little afraid of its parishioners. I wasn’t sure I wanted to be a Pot-Head. It took me awhile to open the box, and even longer to start using it. It actually took my Crock Pot crossing the kitchen appliance rainbow bridge to force me to use my Instant Pot.

And now, I am sold. I mean, not in the way the fanatics of the internet worship it, but it is quite handy. I’ve never loved the texture of meat cooked in a slow cooker, and I think meat turns out much better in an Instant Pot. My brain is very rarely awake enough in the mornings to remember to start my dinner, so the Instant Pot gets another point there. You can go from chicken in the freezer to dinner time in less than an hour.

All of that to say- If you’re scared of your Instant Pot, be brave! It’s not hard! This recipe especially could not be easier. And it works perfectly in a Crock Pot too. No matter which kitchen appliance you fancy, this pork should be in it.

Please note, the toppings for these tacos are not optional! The crunch of the cabbage and the lime squeezed on top are absolutely crucial.