Instant Pot Carnitas

Instant Pot Carnitas

Instant Pot carnitas made by pressure-cooking pork shoulder with onion, garlic, orange, and spices for a mouthwateringly delicious taco filling.

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
60 min
Total Time
90 min
Servings
24

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Trim excess fat from pork butt; cut pork into 2-inch cubes and transfer to a large bowl.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Combine salt, oregano, cumin, black pepper, chile powder, and paprika in a small bowl. Rub pork cubes with spice mixture. Coat seasoned pork cubes lightly in olive oil; transfer to a pressure cooker. Cover pork cubes with orange juice, onion, and garlic.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Cover pork cubes with orange juice, onion, and garlic.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Place lid on the pressure cooker and lock; bring to full pressure over medium heat until pork is no longer pink in the center, about 60 minutes. Let pressure come down naturally, about 15 minutes.'}

  5. 5

    {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Remove pork from the pressure cooker and shred meat.'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (24 servings total)

154
Calories
12 g
Protein
2 g
Carbs
11 g
Fat
0 g
Fiber
471 mg
Sodium

Tags

publisher-tested
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/246332/carnitas-pressure-cooker/
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