Instant Pot Perfect Carnitas
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5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8
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Calories
294 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Instant Pot Perfect Carnitas
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Instant Pot Perfect Carnitas Recipe - A simple foolproof pressure cooker carnitas recipe that creates smoky crispy shredded pork for tacos and salads... In a hurry!
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Ingredients
- 3 1/2 pounds boneless pork butt roast
- 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup orange juice
- 4.5 ounces Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles (1 can)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Trim the extra fat off the pork roast and cut it into large 2-inch chunks. Turn the Instant Pot on Sauté. Sprinkle the pork chunks with the ancho chile powder, cumin, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss to coat. Add half the pork to the Instant Pot and brown on all sides. (The pork will pull away from the bottom of the pot when it's caramelized. No need to add oil.) Then transfer the pork to a plate and repeat with the remaining pork.
- Take all of the pork chunks out of the pot. Sauté the onions and garlic for 2 minutes to soften. Then add the pork, orange juice, Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles, and liquid smoke to the pot. Stir well.
- Lock the lid into place. Set the Instant Pot on the Meat setting. Pressure cook for 30 minutes.
- Once the timer goes off, turn off the Instant Pot and perform a Quick Release. When the steam valve button drops, it is safe to open the pot. Use tongs to shred the meat.
- You can serve the carnitas as-is on Old El Paso Flour Tortillas. For crispy restaurant-style carnitas, scoop the shredded pork out of the pot with a slotted spoon, and spread in a thin layer on a baking sheet. Broil the carnitas for approximately 5 minutes to form crispy edges. Then serve on tortillas or as a topping for salads and nachos.
Notes
- Don't have an Instant Pot? You can make this recipe in your slow cooker. Get the instructions here.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
6ounces
Calories
294kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
119mg
(40%)
Sodium
221mg
(9%)
Potassium
820mg
(23%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
535IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
22.7mg
(25%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
3.4mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6ounces | |
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 221mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 820mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 535IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 22.7mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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24 reviews
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