Instant Pot Salsa Verde Pork

Five things in the pot, that is the list

Pork, broth, cumin, salsa verde, and a lime. That is the whole recipe, and it cooks like a much longer list. Shoulder is the cheap cut, and under pressure it turns soft enough to pull apart with a fork.

I cut the shoulder into chunks before it goes in. Chunks cook evenly and shred without a fight later. A whole piece would need longer and a knife and more patience than I have on a weeknight.

Let this one rest all the way down

Pressure cook the pork for 40 minutes. Then leave the pot alone until the pressure drops fully on its own. That is a natural release. For a big cut like this, the slow rest matters. Vent it fast and the meat can go tough on you.

Shred the pork with two forks. If it fights back, it needs a few more minutes under pressure and another rest. When it pulls apart easy, toss it with the salsa, the lime juice, and a splash of the cooking broth.

Use a mild salsa if your table runs mixed on heat. You can always add hot sauce at the table. Taking heat out is not an option I have figured out yet.