Description
Learn how to make flavorful and crispy Instant Pot Carnitas that are perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls. This easy recipe results in juicy, tender pork that’s seared and then pressure cooked to perfection before being crisped under the broiler.
Ingredients
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Pork Carnitas:
- 3 lbs pork shoulder (boneless), cut into large chunks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Sear Pork: Set Instant Pot to sauté mode, heat olive oil, and brown pork chunks. Set aside.
- Cook Aromatics: Sauté onion and garlic, then add spices.
- Pressure Cook: Return pork to pot with juices and broth. Cook on high pressure for 45 minutes.
- Shred Pork: Release pressure naturally, then shred pork with forks.
- Crisp Carnitas: Broil shredded pork until crispy.
- Serve: Enjoy in tacos, burritos, or bowls.
Notes
- This recipe works in a slow cooker or on the stovetop if an Instant Pot is not available.
- Crisping the carnitas under the broiler adds a delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
