Instant Pot Carnitas
User Reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
417 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Instant Pot Carnitas
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You will love this simple Instant Pot Carnitas recipe. It's juicy, flavourful, and tender! In addition, it is a super easy and versatile recipe! Great for meal prepping, a quick dinner, or for freezing for later.
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Ingredients
- ½-1 tablespoon cumin optional
- 3 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt & pepper or a pinch
- 3 to 4 pounds pork shoulder or butt
- 1 large onions
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 lime juice
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions
- Mix together all your spices and rub onto the pork.
- Place the pork into the Instant pot then onions, garlic, 1 cup of orange juice, and the juice of one lime.
- Press the “manual” button and set Instant Pot for high pressure for 45 minutes.
- Quick release, remove the pork and shred. Place the meat back into the IP and put it on sauté mode and let the juices thicken and coat the meat more.
- Optional: Using a slotted spoon, place the shredded pork onto a sheet pan and put some of the liquids on before placing it under the broiler for 5 minutes to crisp it up.
Equipments used:
Notes
- It might take up to 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure.
- Slow Cooker Carnitas
Nutrition Information
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Calories
417kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
69g
(138%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
181mg
(60%)
Sodium
559mg
(23%)
Potassium
1300mg
(37%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
696IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 417kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 69g | 138% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 181mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 559mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 1300mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 696IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
21 reviews
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