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.
Servings: 8
Cost: $20.04 Recipe, $2.51 per Serving
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
- ½ cup Chicken Broth
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the oregano, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, and salt.
- Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels. Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over all sides of the pork.
- Place the seasoned pork in the Instant Pot. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, lime juice, orange juice, and chicken broth.
- Secure the lid and set the valve to the Sealing position. Cook on High Pressure for 45 minutes.
- When the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes. Then carefully perform a quick release to release any remaining pressure.
- Remove the pork from the Instant Pot and shred it with two forks.
- Preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil and spread the shredded pork into an even layer.
- Broil for 5–6 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown and become crispy.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 776mg | Potassium: 980mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 397IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 3mg
