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Instant Pot Carnitas - Small Batch Recipe

Instant pot carnitas perfectly seasoned pork cooked to so that it is tender and shreds easily. This small batch recipe yields 4 servings for tacos, burritos, tostadas or quesadillas.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 281 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground garlic
  • 1/4 tsp Coriander
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp basil
  • 1 lime cut in half
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

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  1. Whisk the spices together in a small bowl and place in a dish with a rim.
  2. Cut the pork into 1-inch sized pieces. Then, rub the spices into the pork ensuring each side of the pork is seasoned.
  3. Put the pork pieces in the instant pot before you turn it on. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow the pork to marinate before cooking.
  4. Slice the lime in half lengthwise and squeeze the lime over the pork.
  5. Put the squeezed lime into the instant pot with the pork. Then, add the water to the instant pot.
  6. Close the lid to the instant pot and close the valve so that it is in the sealing position.
  7. Set the Instant Pot to Manual on high for 40 minutes.
  8. Let the Instant Pot vent naturally for 15 minutes.
  9. Preheat the oven broiler at 500°F.
  10. Then, using a slotted spoon take the pork out of the instant pot. 
  11. Place onto a silicone mat or parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  12. Using a fork shred the pork using two forks.
  13. Let the pork crisp up in the oven for about 5 minutes, but keep an eye on it so it does not burn.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 281kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 100mg (33%) Sodium 363mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 281kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 363mg 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.