These smoked short rib tacos were beyond delicious and super simple to make! Check out the recipe and let me know if the comments below if this your vibe.
Instant Pot Short Rib Tacos
Equipment
- Smoke Infuser
- Tortilla Press
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 3 LB Short Ribs
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 Orange
- 1 Garlic
- 1 Onion
- 2 Limes
- ¼ Cup Rice Wine Vinegar
- Oregano to taste
- Guajillo Chile to taste
- 1 Cup Water
- Apple Wood Smoke Chips
- Chef-Grade Masa Harina - tortilla dough
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Begin prepping the short ribs by sprinkling salt & ground pepper.
- Add canola oil to your pan then add in the short ribs.
- Sear the meat on a medium to high heat until fully golden brown.
- While the short ribs are cooking, begin chopping the garlic & onion.
- Once the short ribs are seared, add to the instant pot, along with the chopped garlic & onion.
- Slice 2 wedges from the orange & lime, add to the instant pot.
- Add the rice wine vinegar, water & spices into the instant pot.
- Place the apple wood smoke chips into the chamber of the smoke infuser & place the nozzle into the instant pot with the lid ajared; allowing the smoke to slowly disperse. Close the lid quickly.
- Put the pressure temperature on high for 35 minutes & let cook.
- While the meat is being pressure cooked, begin pressing the masa into flat tortillas.
- **PRO TIP** Use a cut plastic bag to press the masa with no mess!
- Lay the tortillas on an ungreased pan & cook on a high heat. Flip when it begins to bubble.
- **PRO TIP** Once the tortillas are fully cooked, place into a towel to keep warm.
- When the short ribs are fully cooked in the instant pot, begin to place the meat into a pan & begin pulling the meat off the bone.
- Season with salt, to taste.
- Build your taco & op with cilantro, onion & lime juice.
- Enjoy!