Instant Pot Pork Chili

This Instant Pot Pork Chili is about to be your new go-to chili recipe. It’s made with 5 basic ingredients including a pork shoulder butt roast, beans, taco seasoning, and a jar of salsa!

Best Pork Chili in Instant Pot

Cooking pork in the Instant Pot is by far my favorite method for getting ultra tender and flavorful pulled pork. That is exactly what this recipe results in, a pulled pork chili made with perfectly shredded pork and so much flavor!

BONUS – the Instant Pot really speeds up the cooking process so that you can have shredded pork chili in no time.

Good & Gather Only at Target

Today’s pork chili recipe is sponsored by Target and their amazing Good & Gather line. We love Good & Gather because of their wide variety of products and the fact that they are all high-quality items. All Good & Gather products are free of:

• synthetic colors
• artificial flavors
• artificial sweeteners
• high-fructose corn syrup

5 Main Ingredients

Are you ready to make this Good & Gather-inspired pork chili? You can pop over to your local Target and pick up every single ingredient for this recipe. And guess what? You can make it with just 5 main ingredients! Let’s take a look at what you need:

1. Good & Gather boneless pork shoulder butt roast: The star of the show is a boneless pork shoulder butt roast. You will need anywhere from 2.5 to 3 lbs. for this pork chili.
2. Good & Gather taco seasoning packet: Why make things difficult when you can use a pre-mixed seasoning packet that is made with the most perfect blend of spices?!
3. Good & Gather crushed tomatoes: This pork chili is a red chili and crushed tomatoes are the base of the sauce.
4. Good & Gather beans (any kind): What is chili without beans? Grab 3 cans of your favorite kind. We used 2 cans of pinto beans and 1 can of black beans.
5. Good & Gather black bean and corn salsa: A jar of salsa is the secret flavor-blasted ingredient in this recipe. Not only does it add a kick, but more hearty ingredients such as corn, black beans, and jalapeños.

Optional Add-Ins

As always with Fit Foodie Finds recipes, feel free to add ingredients as you please, especially with chili recipes like this one! Here are 2 ingredients we added in:

• Sweet corn: sweet corn is a great balance for savory flavor.
• Diced green chiles: green chiles add a lot of depth WITHOUT adding a ton of spice.

How to Make Instant Pot Pork Chili

Step 1: Season Meat

Typically with red chili recipes, we use our favorite homemade chili seasoning, but today, we’re making things a whole lot easier!

Did you know that you can use taco seasoning in place of chili seasoning? That’s where Good & Gather’s taco seasoning comes into play. 1 packet is all you need!

1. Slice your 3 lb. pork shoulder roast into 4 equal chunks. Don’t worry about trimming the fat off at this point. After it’s pressure cooked, it will fall right off!
2. Then, use about half the taco seasoning packet to season the meat on all sides. Save the other half of the seasoning for later.

Can I use a bigger piece of meat? Yes! Start with 45 minutes on high pressure and then add time from there in 5-10 minute increments. The goal is to get tender pork that can be easily shredded.

Step 2: Brown Pork

Add olive oil to the bottom of your Instant Pot and then turn on the saute feature. When the olive oil is fragrant, add in the 4 pork shoulder pieces.

Saute the pork shoulder for around 3 minutes on each side. The goal is to just brown the pork, so make sure to keep an eye on it!

Step 3: Pressure Cook Pork

Remove the meat from the Instant Pot and then add in crushed tomatoes and the rest of the taco seasoning. Use a wooden utensil to scrape the brown bits off the bottom of your pot. This is important for preventing the burn notice!

Then, place the trivet into the Instant Pot and then place the pork on top of the trivet.

Put the lid on your Instant Pot, turn the valve to seal, and then set the Instant Pot to manual > high > and set the timer to 45 minutes.

It will take around 10-15 minutes for your Instant Pot to fully build up pressure before it starts to count down from 45 minutes.

Step 4: Shred Pork

Once the timer goes off, quick release your Instant Pot. Open the Instant Pot, and remove the pork and the trivet. Place it on a large plate or baking sheet. Carefully use 2 forks to shred the pork. Remove and discard any large chunks of fat.

Add the shredded pork back into the Instant Pot and mix.

Step 5: Add the Rest & Mix

Finally, add in 3 cans of beans, black bean and corn salsa, and any other add-ins your heart desires! We added a cup of sweet corn and 4 oz. of green chiles.

Mix everything together and eat immediately!

Topping Ideas

What is chili without the toppings? Here are some topping recommendations for you to complete your meal:

• Greek yogurt/sour cream
• Fresh cilantro
• Lime juice
• Green onions
• Tortilla chips

Storage

Let your pork chili cool completely. Then, transfer it into an air-tight container and put the lid on. Store in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.

To reheat: Transfer a serving of chili into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 90 seconds to 2 minutes.

Freezer Instructions

Let pork chili cool completely. Then, transfer it into a gallon-sized plastic bag or freezer-safe container. Remove as much air as possible and seal the lid. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Target. We were compensated and all opinions are our own. Thank you for supporting Fit Foodie Finds!