Instant Pot Pork Mole

This pork mole is pressure cooked in a rich flavorful sauce with chili, spices and cacao. The juicy tender meat is packed full of aroma, making you crave for more and more!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 1 15

Course Main

Cuisine Mexican

Servings servings

Calories 217 kcal

Equipment

1 x 6qt Instant Pot

Ingredients

2 pounds pork tenderloin about 2 strips
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
2 tablespoons ancho chili pepper powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika powder
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste or ketchup
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons unsweetened natural peanut butter or almond butter

Instructions

Cut the pork tenderloin into 1½ inch cubes, and place in a large bowl. Rub the salt into the meat and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in the Instant Pot, using sauté mode. Cook the onion and garlic until fragrant.
Add in the oregano, cinnamon, ancho chili pepper, smoked paprika, and cocoa powder. Cook for another minute.
Add the vegetable broth, tomato paste, honey, and peanut butter into the pot. Stir gently.
Add in the pork cubes, stir to coat the meat with the sauce.
Close the lid and make sure the vent is in the sealing position. Pressure cook on high for 25 minutes. Release the pressure naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
Garnish with toppings of your choice such as scallions, bell peppers, lime and cubed avocado.

Notes

To make this mole non spicy, omit the ancho chili pepper. Use 3 tablespoons of smoked paprika instead of 2 tablespoons.

Total cooking time may vary slightly depending on the actual pressurizing time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 26gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 914mgPotassium: 640mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1577IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg

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