Instant Pot Pork Carnitas
User Reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Natural Release and Broil
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
318 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Instant Pot Pork Carnitas
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Instant Pot Pork Carnitas is loaded with flavor and cooks in the instant pot easily. Shredded pork carnitas make the best tacos, burritos or enchiladas.
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Ingredients
- 4 pound boneless pork shoulder cut into 4-6 pieces
- 1 white onion diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 2 fresh limes juiced
- 2 oranges juiced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the oregano, chili powder, cumin, black pepper and salt. Pat the pork shoulder pieces dry and rub the season mixture on all sides of the pork.
- Place the seasoned pork shoulder in an instant pot. Add in the remaining ingredients.
- Seal and cook on high pressure for 45 minutes. After the cook time, let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes. Then manually release the remaining pressure. Shred the pork.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Place the pork on a foil covered baking sheet.
- Broil for 5-6 minutes or until the pork begins to brown and gets crispy.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
318kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
52g
(104%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
136mg
(45%)
Sodium
776mg
(32%)
Potassium
980mg
(28%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
397IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 776mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 980mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 397IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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