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Instant Pot Carnitas

Ingredients 3 pounds pork shoulder, either butt or picnic 7 strips orange zest 5 garlic cloves, minced 1 large onion, chopped, plus finely chopped onion for garnish 1 ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 cinnamon stick 2 bay leaves 1 ½ tsp crushed dried oregano leaves 1 ½ tsp kosher salt, more to taste…

Easy Mexican Rice in the Instant Pot

Ingredients 1 tablespoon avocado oil ½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped 1 Tbs Garlic minced 2 cup long-grain rice 3 cups low-sodium chicken stock 2 TBSP tomato paste 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground cumin 1 pinch cayenne pepper Directions Turn on the Sauté and set for “Normal” and add the avocado oil. When “Hot”,…

Instant Pot Mexican Style Pinto Beans

Ingredients 1 pound dry pinto beans 1 TBS olive oil 1 Small yellow onion, chopped 2 Tsp Garlic Minced 1 Tsp chili powder 1 Tsp ground cumin 1 Tsp coarse kosher salt 1 Tsp dried oregano 1/2 Tsp black pepper 6 cups water 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)…

Instant Pot Irish Leek and Potato Soup

Ingredients 5 TBSP butter 1 onion diced 3 large leeks trimmed then sliced 2 russet potatoes peeled and quartered 3 1/2 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup frozen peas ½ Tsp Salt ¼ Tsp Fresh Cracked Black Pepper 3 TBSP Milk (Garnish) 2 TBSP Sour Cream (Garnish) Directions Turn on Sauté function, set heat to normal…

Chocolate Guinness Glaze In Your Instant Pot

Ingredients 1 Cup Dark chocolate chips 2 Tablespoons butter 1/2 Cup Guinness stout (Reduced) Directions Bring Guinness stout to a boil in a small saucepan, whisking to get rid of the foam and reduce the heat once boiling. Add 1.5 cups of water to the Instant Pot liner. Place a glass bowl or metal bowl…

Instant Pot Irish Stew with Guinness

Ingredients 2 Tablespoon olive oil 2 pounds stew meat 1 yellow onion diced 3 cloves garlic minced 1 bottle Guinness beer 2 cups beef stock 2  Tablespoons tomato paste 1.5 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 ribs celery sliced 1 Tsp Thyme (dried) or 3 sprigs fresh 2 bay leaves 1…

Instant Pot Irish Soda Bread

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 tablespoons of sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup raisins 1 egg 1/3 cup olive oil 1 1/2 cups buttermilk Directions In a large mixing bowl mix flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Add olive oil to dry…

Instant Pot Sheppard’s Pie

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound ground beef 1 cup onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tsp salt 1/2 Tsp ground black pepper 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ½ Tsp thyme 1 cup beef broth 2 cups frozen peas and carrots 3-4 medium potatoes, peeled ½ cup half-and-half 2 tablespoons…

Irish Colcannon in the Instant Pot

Ingredients 4 cups Russet Potatoes, peeled and quartered 1.5 cups Water 3 cups thickly chopped cabbage 1/3 cup Heavy Cream 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter 2.5 teaspoons Kosher Salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 cup Chopped Green Scallions, chopped Additional Butter For Serving 6 slices of bacon chopped (Optional) Directions Place the potatoes, water and 1…

Instant Pot French Onion Soup

Ingredients 1/4 Cup butter (1/2 stick) 4 medium yellow onions (about 3 pounds), sliced 2 Cloves Garlic 2 Bay Leaves ½ tsp Thyme (dried) 1 tbsp sugar 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 cup sherry 8 cups beef broth 8 slices French bread 1 ½ cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese Directions Turn on Saute function and melt the butter Add the Onions and cook for 15 – 20 minutes stirring…