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Instant Pot Pork Carnitas
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Natural Release and Broil
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 318 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
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
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!
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.