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Instant Pot Pulled Pork Mole (Paleo, Whole30)

Prepare a flavorful paleo-friendly dish with ease when following this Instant Pot Pulled Pork Mole recipe. The meal consists of pork shoulder covered in a tasty sauce made with chili powder and other fresh ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 50 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Best instant pot pulled pork, instant pot mole, low carb pulled pork, paleo mole sauce, paleo pulled pork, pulled pork in the instant pot, whole30 mole, Whole30 pulled pork
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 lb boneless pork shoulder cut into 4 pieces
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil

Mole Sauce

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups bone broth or chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup almond butter
  • 1 tbsp chipotle powder
  • 1 tbsp ancho chili powder or regular chili powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp raisins
  • 5 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

  • Set the Instant Pot to SAUTÉ, then add coconut oil to the liner. Season the pork with cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the pork and sear for 2 minutes per side. Turn off the Instant Pot and leave the pork in the liner.
  • To make the mole sauce, heat coconut oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add garlic and onion, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add bone broth, tomato paste, almond butter, chipotle powder, chili powder, cinnamon, oregano, and raisins, and stir until combined.
  • Let the mixture come a to boil, then lower the heat to simmer. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cocoa powder.
  • Use an immersion blender to blend the sauce together, or transfer to a regular blender to blend.
  • Pour the sauce over the pork in the Instant Pot. Cook for 60 minutes on MANUAL, then quick release pressure.
  • Remove the pork and shred with two forks. Add the pork back into the pot to combine with the sauce.
  • OPTIONAL: Add the pork mole to a baking sheet and broil for 4-5 minutes to make it crispy.
  • Serve alone, in tacos, burrito bowls, nachos, and more!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving - makes 8 | Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 1119mg | Potassium: 1161mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 731IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 4mg