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Crispy Instant Pot Carnitas

Instant Pot Carnitas are tender, crispy, and delicious, made in less than an hour in your electric pressure cooker! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 103 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Turn on oven broiler to High heat.
  6. 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.
  7. Serve immediately.
  8. Keeps in an air-tight container for 3 days or freeze in a freezer-safe zip-top bag for up to 3 months!

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

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

% 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.