Crispy Instant Pot Carnitas
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4.9
27 reviews
Excellent
Crispy Instant Pot Carnitas
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Instant Pot Carnitas are tender, crispy, and delicious, made in less than an hour in your electric pressure cooker!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon lard or regular olive oil
- 1 4-pound boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3-inch chunks
- 1 large yellow onion rough chop
- 6 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons chipotle powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup mojo criollo or 1/2 cup fresh orange juice and 1/2 cup lime juice
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Instructions
- Dump all ingredients, except the mojo criollo/orange and lime juice) into your Instant Pot. Stir together to cover all the meat in the spices, then pour in the mojo juice.
- Make sure your sealing ring is in place (safety first!) on your lid. Lock the lid onto the Instant Pot and set steam release knob to 'sealing' position.
- Press the 'manual' button' and set Instant Pot on high pressure for 30 minutes. Remember, it'll take about 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to full pressure, then the display will show your timer.
- When the time is up, let the pressure release naturally for about 15 minutes, then carefully turn steam release knob to 'venting' to remove any pressure before removing the lid.
- Turn on oven broiler to High heat.
- On a large baking sheet, shred the pork. Spoon a generous amount of the fat and liquid from the Instant Pot evenly over the pork. Broil for 3-5 minutes, or until the pork begins to brown and crisp up. Carefully remove from oven, spoon another generous amount of the fat and liquid from the Instant Pot, then toss well with tongs. Broil again for another 3-5 minutes to ensure all the pork gets some nice crispy bits.
- Serve immediately.
- Keeps in an air-tight container for 3 days or freeze in a freezer-safe zip-top bag for up to 3 months!
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Notes
- Recipe for mojo criollo here.
- Serve with all your favorite toppings in tacos, burritos, burrito bowls etc.
- Sides Suggestions:
- Refried Beans
- Corn Salsa
- Fresh Restaurant Salsa
- Guacamole
- Queso Fresco
- Cilantro
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
103kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
410mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 410mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
27 reviews
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