
Chipotle and Tomato Braised Pork (Tinga Poblana)
- Makes6 servings
- Cook Time1¾ hours
- Slow Cook Time10 to 11 hours
- Active time plus cooling45 minutes
From the Mexican state of Puebla, tinga is a stewy mix of shredded meat and a smoky, spicy, chipotle chili–spiked tomato sauce. Our streamlined Instant Pot version calls for both pork and chorizo sausage, the classic tinga combo. Be sure to trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into 1½- to 2-inch chunks, but no smaller, otherwise the meat will turn mushy and pulpy. Canned diced fire-roasted tomatoes accentuate the smokiness of the chipotles, but regular diced tomatoes work, too. Tinga is excellent for making tacos, tostadas or burritos, or serve it with rice, beans and tortillas alongside. As garnishes, we like chopped onion, cilantro and diced avocado, as they offset the richness and spiciness of the pork.
Don’t use Spanish dry-cured chorizo. Be sure to purchase Mexican-style fresh chorizo, and remove it from the casings. Also, don’t bother chopping the chipotles. They’ll break down during cooking.
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