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Easy Keto Instant Pot Chile Verde

Name: Easy Keto Instant Pot Chile Verde
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork shoulder (cut into 6 pieces (or can use the pre-cut pork stew meat)); 1 ½ tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil); 1 tsp sea salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 ½ cup salsa verde (I used Herdez brand (or can also use my homemade recipe)); 1 cup chicken broth

28 April, 2018 by Stacey 47 Comments

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This Easy Keto Instant Pot Chile Verde is so simple to make with only a few ingredients and still has a wonderful slow-cooked flavor but in less than an hour in the Instant PotⓇ. Low carb, keto, paleo, and whole 30.

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I love making this recipe in the slow cooker, but I was pleasantly surprised at how tender and beautifully flavored this Chile Verde Pork turned out in the Instant PotⓇ.

Less than an hour to make a dish that normal slow cooks for at least 8 hours! Hands down, my favorite new way to make this recipe by using the electric pressure cooker/ multicooker.

Easy Keto Instant PotⓇ Chile Verde

Ingredients:

2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 6 pieces (or can use the pre-cut pork stew meat)
1 ½ tbsp avocado oil, or olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 ½ cup salsa verde, I used Herdez brand (or can also use my homemade salsa verde recipe)
1 cup chicken broth

Directions:

Rub the pork pieces with salt and pepper. Select Saute and add the avocado oil to the inner pot of the Instant Pot.
Once the Instant Pot is hot, sear pork pieces on all sides until browned for about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
In a large bowl combine salsa verde and chicken broth and stir. Pour the salsa with chicken broth over the pork in the Instant Pot.
Close and lock the lid. Turn the pressure release handle to Sealing. Select Pressure Cook (Manual) on High Pressure and set the timer for 40 minutes using the + or - buttons.
The Instant pot will take a while to start, then it will beep, and a countdown will begin.
Once cooking time is complete, let the pressure Naturally Release for 10 minutes (just let the pot sit for 10 minutes) and then Quick Release the remaining pressure (carefully use a wooden spoon to press the release handle to” Vent” while keeping your hands and face away from the steam).
Once all pressure is released, remove the lid. Remove the pork from Instant Pot, place on a platter and shred the pork pieces with two forks (the meat should fall apart very easily).
Add the shredded pork back to the sauce in the Instant Pot, stir to combine, and serve.

Nutrition Data: Yield: 6 servings, Serving Size: ½ cup, Cal: 342, Carbs: 6g, Net Carbs: 4g, Fiber: 2g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Protein: 32g, Sugars: 4g

*all nutritional data are estimates based on the products I used*

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Easy Keto Instant Pot Chile Verde

Stacey

This Easy Keto Instant PotⓇ Chile Verde is so simple to make with only a few ingredients and still has a wonderful slow-cooked flavor but in less than an hour in the Instant PotⓇ. Low Carb, Keto, Paleo and Whole 30.

4.85 from 26 votes

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Pressure Release time 10 mins

Total Time 55 mins

Course and low carb, and paleo version., instant pot, keto, pressure cooker, whole3o

Cuisine instant pot, Mexican food, pressure cooker, slow cooker

Servings

Calories 342 kcal

Ingredients

2 lbs pork shoulder cut into 6 pieces (or can use the pre-cut pork stew meat)
1 ½ tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 ½ cup salsa verde I used Herdez brand (or can also use my homemade recipe)
1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

Rub the pork pieces with salt and pepper. Select Saute and add the avocado oil to the inner pot of the Instant Pot.
Once the Instant pot is hot, sear pork pieces on all sides until browned for about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
In a large bowl combine salsa verde and chicken broth and stir. Pour the salsa with chicken broth over the pork in the Instant Pot.
Close and lock the lid. Turn the pressure release handle to Sealing. Select Pressure Cook (Manual) on High Pressure and set the timer for 40 minutes using the + or - buttons.
The Instant pot will take a while to start, then it will beep, and a countdown will begin.
Once cooking time is complete, let the pressure Naturally Release for 10 minutes ( just let the pot sit for 10 minutes) and then Quick Release the remaining pressure (carefully use a wooden spoon to press the release handle to”Vent” while keeping your hands and face away from the steam).
Once all pressure is released, remove the lid. Remove the pork from Instant Pot, place on a platter and shred the pork pieces with two forks (the meat should fall apart very easily).
Add the shredded pork back to the sauce in the Instant Pot, stir to combine and serve.

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Notes

*nutritional data are estimates based on the products I used*

Yield: 6 servings, Serving Size: ½ cup. 4g net carbs per serving. Amounts per serving:

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 32gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

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Comments

Laurie
October 03, 2019 at 6:05 am

Wow, I didn't change a thing! I made your homemade chile verde, then used this recipe is perfect! Next time I will double the meat!
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- Stacey
  October 03, 2019 at 11:04 am
  Thank you, Laurie, for trying the recipe and the salsa & for your very kind words.
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Vickie Malis
August 01, 2019 at 4:01 pm

This recipe is a GIFT. I made it earlier in the week and it was wonderful! I used a salsa verde from Trader Joes's - and I will definitely do it again! My husband loved it too. Thank you!
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- Stacey
  August 01, 2019 at 7:18 pm
  Thank you so much, Vickie, for trying the recipe and for your kind words 🙂 So glad you both enjoyed it.
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Carmen R
February 25, 2019 at 9:31 pm

Just made this and it is de-li-cious! So easy to put together too. This is definitely a keeper.
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- Stacey
  February 26, 2019 at 9:44 am
  Thank you, Carmen, for making this recipe and sharing your kind words!
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Angela
January 09, 2019 at 8:10 pm

Just made this for the first time tonight and it is amazing! Definitely going to be in my rotation of meals! Thank you for sharing!
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- Stacey
  January 10, 2019 at 8:44 am
  Thank you so much, Angela, for trying the recipe and your very kind words.
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  - Hi, I’ve made this in the past and absolutely loved it. I’m wondering if I use half the amount of pork I only have a small probably less than 1 pound to use. Do I still cook for the 40 minutes or do I change it to 30 minutes?melissa
    November 05, 2020 at 4:04 pm
    
    Hi, I’ve made this in the past and absolutely loved it. I’m wondering if I use half the amount of pork I only have a small probably less than 1 pound to use. Do I still cook for the 40 minutes or do I change it to 30 minutes?
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    - Stacey
      November 06, 2020 at 9:33 am
      Hi Melissa, Yes 30 minutes would work, possibly even 25.
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Spencer
December 04, 2018 at 2:11 pm

So first off i loved this recipe! so simple! i did double it to use for meal prep for 2 people. I ended up using 6 pounds of pork and doubling the liquid. it came out as a soup. a very very tasty soup that i served with fresh cabbage, low fat sour cream, roasted peppers, avocado, cotija cheese, and fresh lime. the fresh lime was the perfect finisher! next time i double the meat i will not double the liquid and then i should be able to get a nice shred for tacos. ALSO! if you do double the liquid your instant pot will take about 30 minutes to come to pressure. so account for that in the cooking time. such a great recipe! thanks for sharing!
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- Stacey
  December 05, 2018 at 1:04 pm
  Thank you so much, Spencer, 🙂 Yes, you do not need to double the liquid when you double the meat in this one.
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Maria
November 28, 2018 at 8:03 pm

Hi there. Would it be the same time if I use beef instead?
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- Stacey
  November 29, 2018 at 5:57 pm
  Hi Maria, I would try about 30 to 35 minutes for beef.
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Renee
November 06, 2018 at 1:43 pm
I can’t wait to try this in my instant pot! Could you use frozen meat? If so would you adjust the time, setting or both?
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- Stacey
  November 07, 2018 at 9:38 am
  Yes, Renee, you can make this from frozen. Just add 5 minutes to the cook time (45).
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Shannon
November 04, 2018 at 5:10 pm

This was amazing! Served it to my picky husband and one year old. Kept it whole30 with cauli-rice, green beans and fruit. Excited to eat leftovers!
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- Stacey
  November 05, 2018 at 8:35 am
  Thank you so much, Shannon, for trying the recipe and your kind words!
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Kelly
October 21, 2018 at 3:39 pm
How would you adjust the time if you used cubed stew meat? Should I just do the same time since I'm going to use four pounds?
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- Stacey
  October 22, 2018 at 9:27 am
  Yes, the same time for the same weight. I use cubed stew meat as well sometimes when I can find it.
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Keely
September 05, 2018 at 7:12 am
This is both healthy, delicious, and very easy!!! Will be making it again soon!
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- Stacey
  September 05, 2018 at 7:06 pm
  Thank you, Keely 🙂
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Patricia
July 30, 2018 at 6:57 pm

looks delicious and would like to try it. I’m new to KETO diet; what would you pair it with?
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- Stacey
  July 31, 2018 at 2:12 pm
  Thank you, Patricia. Perhaps cauliflower rice or steamed veggies.
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Amy
July 18, 2018 at 1:12 pm
How much time should I set it for if I double the meat to 4 pounds? I’m still learning his instant pot!
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- Stacey
  July 19, 2018 at 2:07 pm
  You & I both, Amy! I am thinking about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or about 100 minutes for 4 pounds.
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- Chad
  July 23, 2018 at 12:40 pm
  Amy did you cook it for the hour and a half? I have four pounds also, I’m wondering if the time was right.
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Karen
July 17, 2018 at 6:55 pm

Hi, I don't have an Instant Pot, only a crockpot, how long should I set it for? Low or High?
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- Stacey
  July 19, 2018 at 1:56 pm
  Karen, I would think the slow cooker would be 4 to 6 hours on high or 6 to 8 hours on low.
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Steve
June 05, 2018 at 9:17 pm

Will have to try this recipe but I was wondering can I swap the pork with chicken breast or chicken thighs? If so would the other ingredients measurements and cooking time change? Any help would be greatly appreciated! 💞
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- Stacey
  June 07, 2018 at 1:20 pm
  Yes, you can use chicken, but the time will be different. About 8 to 10 minutes per pound of boneless chicken breasts. So about 16 to 20 minutes for 2 lbs of boneless chicken
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ChihYu
May 03, 2018 at 6:37 pm

I love Chile verde especially in instant pot ! So easy and so delicious. I can't wait to make it !
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- Stacey
  May 21, 2018 at 12:54 pm
  Thank you, kind friend 🙂
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Katja
May 02, 2018 at 7:34 pm

This recipe is a total keeper. I made it today and it was SO EASY and SO YUMMY. Thank you.
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- Stacey
  May 06, 2018 at 9:33 am
  Thank you, Katja 🙂
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Irena Macri
May 01, 2018 at 12:28 pm

This looks delicious! I love pulled pork in the Instant Po but haven't tried this version yet.
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- Stacey
  May 01, 2018 at 4:13 pm
  Thank you, Irena 🙂
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tina
April 30, 2018 at 5:50 pm
Yum! I love chile verde! Love that you can make it in the instant pot!
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- Stacey
  May 01, 2018 at 4:14 pm
  Thank you, Tina 🙂
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Jean
April 30, 2018 at 3:47 pm

Oh, wow this looks insanely flavorful and delicious! I'm definitely bookmarking this to make later.
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- Stacey
  May 01, 2018 at 4:14 pm
  Thank you, Jean 🙂
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Melissa @Real Nutritious Living
April 30, 2018 at 12:25 pm
I love how simple and healthy this is Stacey! I've done something similar with chicken but need to try pork!
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- Stacey
  May 01, 2018 at 4:15 pm
  It is awesome with chicken too 🙂
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Tessa Simpson
April 30, 2018 at 10:48 am

I love that this is basically and dump and forget meal!! Those are the best, and of course the IP greatly helps in that department!
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- Stacey
  May 01, 2018 at 4:16 pm
  My favorite kind too, Tessa 😉
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Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
April 30, 2018 at 9:49 am

Chile verde is a favorite of my husbands. We love making it in the IP too! Your version looks delicious!
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- Stacey
  May 01, 2018 at 4:17 pm
  Thanks, Emily.
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Easy Keto Instant Pot Chile Verde