Instant Pot Carnitas

Meat/Seasoning

• 2 tsp packed light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 4 lbs boneless pork loin cut into 2 inch pieces (pork shoulder may also be used)
• 2 Tbsp vegetable or canola oil

Cooking Liquid

• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 6 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 12 oz Mexican beer (like Modelo)

Pineapple Salsa (optional)

• 2 1/2 cups diced fresh pineapple
• 1/3 cup minced red onion
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 Jalapeño minced
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder regular chili powder can be substituted
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice