Description
Learn how to make delicious Instant Pot Crispy Carnitas that are flavorful and tender on the inside, with a crispy finish on the outside. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls!
Ingredients
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Pork Carnitas:
- 3 lbs pork shoulder (boneless), cut into large chunks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Sear Pork: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the olive oil. Sear pork chunks on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion and garlic in the pot, then add oregano, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook: Return pork to the pot with orange juice, lime juice, and chicken broth. Pressure cook for 45 minutes, then natural release for 15 minutes.
- Shred and Crisp: Shred the pork and broil for crispy edges.
- Serve: Enjoy in tacos, burritos, or bowls!
Notes
- This recipe can be made in a slow cooker or on the stovetop.
- Crisping the carnitas under the broiler adds a delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
