Unforgettable Baja Pork Burritos in the Ninja® Foodi®: A Taste of Heaven
Want some easy, quick, delicious pork burritos? If you said no, seek therapy immediately!
Things to know:
Where was the burrito invented?
The burrito was invented in Northern Mexico, likely in states like Sonora or Chihuahua, as a practical, portable meal for workers, using large flour tortillas to wrap simple fillings like meat, beans, and cheese, with its name potentially referencing the donkey-wrapped bedrolls of the era. While its roots are Mexican, the larger, more complex versions popular in the US, especially the Mission-style burrito, evolved in Mexican-American communities in California.
What do Mexicans call a burrito?
Mexican burrito names often reflect ingredients (Carne Asada, Bean & Cheese, Chile Verde), styles (Mission, California, Wet Burrito), or regional specialties like the massive Sonora-style Burro Percherón or coastal Burritas with seafood, with other terms being regional names for the dish itself like tacos de harina or burritas.
What is a pork burrito called?
A pork burrito is most commonly called a Carnitas Burrito, named after the slow-cooked, tender, shredded pork (carnitas) used as the filling, though you might also find it called a Burrito de Cerdo or Burrito de Pastor in Spanish contexts.
What are the facts about pressure cookers?
Pressure cookers use steam and heat inside a sealed pot to quickly produce rich flavors. In fact, food can be cooked up to 70% faster than conventional cooking methods. It can cook chicken from frozen in a little over 5 minutes or make tender and juicy pot roast in under an hour.
How does an Instant Pot work?
An Instant Pot works as an electric pressure cooker: it seals liquid and steam inside, raising the boiling point of water above 212°F (100°C) to cook food much faster by increasing the temperature and forcing steam into ingredients, locking in flavor and moisture while tenderizing foods quickly, with safety features like a float valve and steam release for controlled pressure management.
Ingredients:
3 lbs boneless pork country style ribs or a 3 lb.boneless pork sirloin roast
20 oz. chopped green chiles
1 12 oz bottle of Mexican beer (We used Modelo)
1/4 cup recaito
1 T Better than Bouillon Smoky Chipotle
2 T taco seasoning (We used Cattleman’s Grill Mexicano )
1 T ground cumin
1 T Mexican Oregano
Tortillas (6 inches), warmed
Optional toppings: Shredded pepper jack cheese, minced fresh cilantro, refried beans, Shredded lettuce and sour cream
Directions
1. On the sear of sauté setting (whichever your InstantPot has) brown the pork roast on all sides. Then turn your InstantPot off.
2. Mix chiles, beer, recaito, taco seasoning, oregano and cumin, then spoon over pork. Cook, covered, on high pressure for 40 minutes with a 10 minute natural release.
3. Remove pork; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred meat with 2 forks. Return to Instant Pot heat through.
4. Make tacos or burritos with the optional toppings. ENJOY!
Equipment used:
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