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Instant Pot Carnitas
Making carnitas in an Instant Pot is foolproof. With just a few simple ingredients and the magic of pressure cooking, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal ready in no time. Make a batch of this juicy shredded pork for your next taco night, you won't regret it!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 519 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican , Mexican-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 4-5 pounds pork shoulder cut into 2 inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
- ¾ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Prepare your pork shoulder by chopping into large pieces, toss to coat in the 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
- Set your instant pot to saute and turn on, pour the oil in and saute your onion for about 5 minutes, add in your garlic and saute for 2 minutes more.
- Add your pork into the instant pot with the onion and garlic, sear the pork on all sides, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add in your chicken stock, tomato paste, orange juice, lime juice, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and chili powder to the pot.
- Close the lid to the instant pot, set the valve to seal and set the cook time to 30 minutes on pressure cook.
- Once the 30 minutes is up follow the instant pot instructions to do a natural release of the pressure.
- Remove the pork from the pot and shred with two forks.
- With the remaining cooking juices in the instant pot, set the pot back to saute and reduce the liquid for another 5-8 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and set your oven to broil. Place the shredded pork onto the baking sheet and pour ¼ cup of the reduced liquid over the pork.
- Broil your pork for 3-4 minutes, toss the pork to stir and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until it is the desired texture.
- Once the carnitas are as crispy as you like, serve in tacos, burritos, quesadillas, or on it’s own.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
519kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
59g
(118%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
187mg
(62%)
Sodium
2445mg
(102%)
Potassium
1714mg
(49%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1050IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 519
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 519kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 59g | 118% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 187mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 2445mg | 102% |
| Potassium | 1714mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1050IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.