Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Pork Carnitas Nachos or Tacos

INSTANT POT PORK CARNITAS NACHOS OR TACOS W/CILANTRO LIME CREAMA SAUCE

Incredients for Carnitas

2 x 1.75 lb Carnitas Boneless Pork Loin Roasts

1 Lime, squeeze/juice 

2 Cups Water

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CARNITAS

1. Add water and lime juice to bottom of the Instant Pot.  

2. Remove Pork Loins from package and place on rack.  

3. Pressure Cook on Custom Setting for 40 minutes.

4. While the pork is cooking start prepping for the sauce and toppings (see instructions below)

5.  When the pork is done, remove and place in a large bowl and shred.

6. Layer nacho chips, pork and cheese. Melt in microwave if needed for 30 seconds or so.  OR use tortillas if not making nachos and continue. 

7. Add preferred toppings.

8.  Add sauce. 

Crema Sauce Ingredients 

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh 
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 12 Pickled Jalepenos, diced
• juice of half of a lime
• 1/2 tablespoon tarragon vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Calabrian Chile Roasted Garlic & Parmesean Seasoning (ok to skip if you don't have it)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup diced avocados

INSTRUCTIONS

 FOR CREMA SAUCE 

• Pulse jalapeno pieces in a Ninja Blender (can also use a food processor) until chopped into small pieces.
• Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Adding more cilantro will make the sauce greener.
• For a thinner sauce, add small amounts of milk and blend, until you achieve the consistency you need. 

Topping Ideas:

Roma tomatoes, green onions, avocados (squeezed with juice from half of a lime), mexican cheese, cojita cheese, sour cream, corn, pinto beans, black beans, lettuce, refried beans.  Choose your favorites.