The Best Pulled Pork Nacho Recipe - Damn Delicious (2024)

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Crowd-pleasing, pulled pork nacho recipe with the most amazing melt-in-your-mouth, juicy shredded pork. So tender, so good!

I had a friend text me the other night and ask me, “Hey, I got this giant pork shoulder on sale. What on earth can I do with it?!”

I think I replied in 0.25 seconds. “IP pork nachos. What else would you make?”

Hello, it’s Game Day season and we always, always need a giant sheet pan of nachos, no questions asked. And why not make them in the pressure cooker that takes such minimal effort?

Am I right or am I right?

So let’s make IP pulled pork (especially if you have clearance pork shoulder!), pressure cooked for 40 minutes. Do your quick-release, shred your pork, top off your chips, and bake until melted cheesy heaven.

Serve with all your favorite toppings. Pickled jalapenos are an absolute must in my book!

Instant Pot Pulled Pork Nachos

Yield: 8 servings

Prep: 20 minutes minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 3-pound boneless pork shoulder, excess fat trimmed and cut into 2-inch chunks
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
¾ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 12-ounce pilsner or lager beer
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
12 ounces tortilla chips
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
¾ cup pico de gallo, homemade or store-bought
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
½ cup guacamole
¼ cup pickled jalapenos
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

Set a 6-qt Instant Pot® to the high saute setting.
Heat canola oil; season pork with salt and pepper. Working in two batches, add pork and cook until evenly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in beer, garlic, chili powder, oregano and cumin; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 40 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.
Remove pork shoulder from the Instant Pot® and shred using two forks; season with salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
Place tortilla chips in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Top with 2 cups shredded pork (reserve remaining pork for later use), black beans, pico de gallo and cheeses.
Place into oven and bake until heated through and the cheeses have melted, about 10-12 minutes.
Serve immediately, topped with guacamole, jalapenos, sour cream and cilantro.

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posted on October 8, 2019under appetizer, game day, instant pot
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Marlo — September 19, 2023 @ 6:41 PM Reply

This was so delicious and very fun to make! I will cook the pork a little less next time, mine did not shred apart very easily.

Cathy — March 31, 2022 @ 10:39 AM Reply

looks good, making this tonight, can i useleftover pork roast? Do i have to cook it still in the instant pot?

Lynne — February 5, 2022 @ 2:10 PM Reply

I love nachos and can’t wait to try them for the Super Bowl this weekend. I would like to try the pulled pork in the crock pot. How long would you would you suggest cooking it for?

Braysia — January 12, 2021 @ 3:30 PM Reply

I think this is amazing

megan — April 25, 2020 @ 11:50 AM Reply

Can I substitute a pork butt???

Tina Marie — October 26, 2019 @ 4:38 PM Reply

What’s can I use instead of beer in this recipe?

Jana @ Damn Delicious — October 27, 2019 @ 11:42 AM Reply

Here is a list of possible substitutes: https://www.thespruceeats.com/beer-substitute-1388879.
Good luck, Tina! 🙂

Soraya Yazback — October 10, 2019 @ 10:17 AM Reply

Hi, can I su the pork for beef or chicken? What would be the cooking time?? Thank you

Chungah @ Damn Delicious — October 10, 2019 @ 12:27 PM Reply

What a great idea! But unfortunately, without having tried this myself, I cannot answer with certainty. But if you get a chance to try it, please let me know how it turns out! Good luck! 🙂

Linda — October 9, 2019 @ 10:34 AM Reply

I would love to try this but don’t have an instant pot. Do you have an alternative cooking method? Thanks.

Jana @ Damn Delicious — October 9, 2019 @ 10:50 AM Reply

Hi Linda! Do you have a slow cooker/crockpot? We have this carnitas recipe that you could use for the pork instead. 🙂

Linda — October 9, 2019 @ 4:25 PM Reply

Awesome! I will be trying these this weekend. Thanks Jana.