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Instant Pot Carnitas

Tender and flavorful carnitas made quickly in the Instant Pot, perfect for tacos, burritos, or nachos.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork
  • 3 pounds pork shoulder cut into large chunks
Spices
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Liquids
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 onion yellow onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
Toppings
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup sliced radishes
  • 1 cup diced avocado

Method
 

Prepare the Pork
  1. Season the pork shoulder chunks with cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  2. In the Instant Pot, add the seasoned pork, orange juice, onion, garlic, and chicken broth.
Cook the Carnitas
  1. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set it to cook on high pressure for 60 minutes.
  2. Once cooking is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
Shred and Serve
  1. Remove the pork from the pot and shred it with two forks.
  2. Optional: For crispy edges, spread the shredded pork on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Serve with lime juice and your choice of toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the pork in the spices and orange juice overnight before cooking.

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