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Pepperoncini Pork Tacos

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 pork tenderloins, about 2-2.5 lbs total each cut into two pieces
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 1 16- oz jar sliced pepperoncinis

To assemble:

  • Corn tortillas
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Shredded cabbage
  • Sliced pepperoncinis
  • Lime wedges

Instructions
 

FOR THE INSTANT POT

  • Turn Instant Pot on "Saute" and heat the oil. Add the pork and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side. This step is optional, and just deepens the flavor. Remove the pork to a plate.
  • Set aside 1/2 c of sliced pepperoncinis and pour the rest, including the juice, into the Instant Pot. Use a spoon to deglaze and loosen any bits that are stuck to the pot. Add the onions and the pork. to the pot.
  • If you skip searing, just dump everything into the pot in this order- pepperoncinis and juice, onions, then pork.
  • Close the lid and make sure sealing vent is closed. Set to manual for 7 minutes. Natural pressure release for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the pork and shred. Pro tip! Use your stand mixer or hand mixer for super quick and even shredding!
  • Return to the juices and stir in.

FOR THE CROCK POT

  • Pour pepperoncinis and juice into crock pot, followed by onions and pork. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6. Shred and return to juices.

TO ASSEMBLE

  • Turn the oven on the "Broil"
  • Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each tortilla. Broil until cheese is melted and tortillas are beginning to brown.
  • Top tortillas with shredded pork, cabbage, sliced pepperoncinis, and fresh lime juice.

Notes

Recipe Source: My Aunt Christina