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instant pot pork and plantains

Instant Pot Cuban Pork with Mashed Plantains

Transport your taste buds to Cuba with succulent Instant Pot Cuban Pork served alongside creamy Mashed Plantains - a flavorful, time-saving meal prep delight!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Cuban
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Instant Pot
  • boiling pot

Ingredients
  

Instant Pot Cuban Pork

  • 12 oz pork shoulder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 6 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 4 oz tomato sauce
  • 1/2 each red onion (sliced)

Mashed Plantains

  • 2 each ripe plantain
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)

Instructions
 

  • Add the pork shoulder to the Instant Pot. Add the seasonings, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and onions to the pot.
  • Close and seal the lid to the Instant Pot. Place the setting on high pressure and cook for 45 minutes
  • Meanwhile, boil water in a pot. Remove the peel off the plantains and place them into the boiling water
  • Cook the plantains for 10-15 minutes until it is fork tender
  • Then, drain the plantains and place them in a prep bowl. Add the seasonings and butter and use a fork to mash them
  • After the pork cooks, carefully release the steam and open the lid. Remove the pork from the pot and use a fork to shred the meat
  • Serve the shredded pork with the mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and feel free to pour the leftover broth over the plantains as gravy