Step 1

Cut brisket into large chunks and mash garlic with a pinch of salt to release juice. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, season brisket with mashed garlic, oregano, cumin, sazon, salt, pepper, sour oranges, and soy sauce. Mix everything until it's well combined and marinate for at least two hour or overnight in the fridge.

Step 3

Set Instant Pot to saute mode and add olive oil once Instant Pot has become hot. Brown brisket in batches until all sides have browned. This will help both seal in and build flavor.

Step 4

Once you've browned all of the brisket, add them back into the pot along with about 4 cups of water. You want to add enough water so that the meat is covered completely. After you add the water, be sure to stir with a wooden spoon or spatula. Scrape any bits that may be stuck at the bottom of the pot as this is full of flavor. Afterwards, add 1-2 bay leaves.

Step 5

Close Instant Pot and pressure cook on HIGH for 45 minutes. Afterwards, carefully release pressure and remove brisket. Do NOT discard liquid. Set aside.

Step 6

Shred brisket as finely as you wish and set aside in a bowl

Step 7

Going back to the Instant Pot, set on saute mode again. Once broth begins to simmer, add tomato sauce and tomato paste, dry white wine, brown sugar, and cilantro. Stir until well combined. After about 5 minutes, add shredded brisket and mix. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 8

Once sauce and brisket have begun to simmer and seasonings are to your liking, add sliced onions, peppers, garlic, olives and red wine vinegar. Stir and remove from heat. Let Ropa Vieja sit for a few minutes before serving. Note that this dish will taste better the longer it sits as flavors will deepen.