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Instant Pot Pork Carnitas
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Instant Pot Pork Carnitas

Instant Pot Carnitas is a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican pork dish that can be prepared quickly with the help of a pressure cooker. Notes include instructions for Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword carnitas, instant pot, pork
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 46 minutes
Pressurize/Depressurize 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 56 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 228kcal

Equipment

  • pressure cooker
  • slow cooker alternative

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder cut into 2-inch pieces
  • ½ cup orange juice - opt.
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 4 cloves garlic - minced or 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons liquid smoke

salt and black pepper to taste

    SERVING

      Tortillas

        Pico de gallo

          Shredded cheese

            Guacamole

              Sour cream

                Instructions

                Instant Pot

                • Season and seer the pork in the Instant Pot by placing it along with the salt and pepper in the insert and then turning on the sautee function.
                • Then add the orange juice, broth, garlic, oregano, coriander, cumin, and liquid smoke. Turn off the sautee function.
                • Cover, set the valve to sealing, and cook on manual high pressure for 40 minutes.
                • Once done, allow for a natural release.
                • Carefully transfer the pork to a casserole dish or baking pan using a slotted spoon. Shred the pork with two forks.
                • To keep the meat from drying out, pour about ½ cup of the cooking liquid over the meat.
                • Preheat the oven to broil. When the oven is ready, place the baking pan in the oven and broil for 4 to 6 minutes or until the edges of the pork are crispy.
                • Serve the pork with tortillas and your choice of toppings. The pork carnitas can also be used in quesadillas, tacos, nachos, and burritos.

                Slow Cooking Method

                • Combine the pork, juice, broth, garlic, oregano, coriander, cumin, liquid smoke, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker.
                • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the pork is tender and falling apart.
                • Carefully transfer the pork to a casserole dish or baking pan using a slotted spoon. Shred the pork with two forks.
                • To keep the meat from drying out, pour about ½ cup of the cooking liquid over the meat.
                • Preheat the oven to broil. When the oven is ready, place the baking pan in the oven and broil for 4 to 6 minutes or until the edges of the pork are crispy.
                • Serve the pork with tortillas and your choice of toppings. The pork carnitas can also be used in quesadillas, tacos, nachos, and burritos.

                Nutrition

                Serving: 1g | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 692mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 2g