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Instant Pot Pork Carnitas
Instant Pot Pork Carnitas features pork shoulder chunks browned and pressure-cooked with beer, fresh citrus juices, garlic, and Mexican spices. The result is tender, flavorful pork that is shredded and then broiled briefly to develop a crispy crust. This preparation balances tender meat with a crispy surface, suitable as a filling for tacos or served alongside traditional accompaniments.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 pound pork shoulder excess fat trimmed and cut into 3-inch chunks, boneless
- 12 ounces Pilsner beer or lager beer
- ½ cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin ground
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Set 6-qt Instant Pot® to the high saute setting.
- Heat vegetable oil; working in two batches, add pork and cook until evenly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in beer, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, oregano, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 30 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.
- Remove pork shoulder from the Instant Pot® and shred the meat using two forks; season with salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.
- Preheat oven to broil. Place pork onto a baking sheet and broil until crisp and crusted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
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