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Asada Style Meats in an Instant Pot

  1. Remove Bill Bailey’s Carne Asada from package, lay in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
  2. Add water or other liquid* to just cover meat.
  3. Close and lock lid. Select “Pressure Cook” or “Manual.” Use + or – button to set timer. Cook on high pressure level for 15 minutes per pound of meat.
  4. When timed cooking is completed, open the pressure cooker using the “Quick Release” (see instructions for your Instant Pot brand).
  5. Remove from Instant Pot, place on a cutting board, cover loosely with foil and let the Carne Asada rest for a minimum of 3 minutes.
  6. Slice against the grain for maximum tenderness.

Optional:  Filter the cooking liquid through a fine sieve, add a pat of butter, stir and drizzle over the meat.

* Other liquid: use broth or marinade mixture of ¼ cup lime juice, 8 cloves crushed garlic, ½ cup orange juice, 1/2 cup fresh minced cilantro, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, ½ cup olive oil, 1 minced jalapeño, and 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar.

General Guidelines

  • Cooking instructions are meant as guidelines only.  Cook to recommended internal temperature guidelines and adjust cooking time if necessary.  Size of appliances and weight of products will vary.
  • Cook with a calibrated food thermometer to accurately measure the internal temperature of meats.
  • Cooking safely to medium doneness requires the meat to reach and hold an internal temperature of 145°F for at least 3 minutes.
  • Internal Temperature for other levels of doneness: Rare: 120-125°F; Medium Rare: 130-135°F; Medium Well: 150-155°F; Well Done: 160°F.
  • Appliances will vary; adjust cooking times as necessary to reach at least 145°F.
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