Vietnamese Brisket Tacos ✅
Serves 4 · recipes.instantpot.com
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 small onion sliced
- 4 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 heaping tbsp minced fresh ginger
- 1 brisket (2-2 1/2 pounds) at room temperature
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup Hoisin Sauce
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 1 cucumber, cut into matchsticks
- 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 lime, juiced
- Warm tortillas, for serving
Steps
TURN on the Saute function. Add the sesame oil followed by the onion. Saute for 1 minute, add the garlic and ginger, and saute for 2 more minutes. Turn off the Saute function.
SEASON the brisket with salt and pepper on both sides and add to the pot. Top with the hoisin sauce, fish sauce, and sriracha. Secure the lid.
COOK at high pressure for 1 hour and use a natural release for 10 minutes followed by a quick release.
IN a medium bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, rice vinegar, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and toss together.
ONCE the pressure has released, remove the brisket to a cutting board and let rest. Turn on the Saute function and boil and the sauce for 10 minutes to thicken. Turn off. Slice the brisket into thin pieces again the grain, discarding fat. Return to the sauce.
TOP warmed tortillas with sauce-coated brisket and slaw and serve.
Notes
Enough meat for 4 people, but not enough slaw!