Instant Pot Carnitas

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A tortilla topped with tender Carnitas, chopped onion, and cilantro on a white plate.

Instant Pot carnitas made with tender pork shoulder, citrus, and spices, then broiled until crispy on the edges for juicy, flavorful tacos or bowls.

Course Main

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword instant pot carnitas

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 55

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 292kcal

Author Ksenia Prints

Ingredients

1.5 lbs pork shoulder or butt cubed
½ cup Oil
1 cup Orange juice
½ Lime juice
1 teaspoon Onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ tablespoon Oregano
½ tablespoon Cumin

Instructions

Add all of your ingredients to the inner pot of your instant pot. Mix well to combine.
Place the lid on your instant pot and close to secure. Move the valve to close.
Cook your Carnitas on high pressure for 30 minutes. When the time finishes continue to allow your instant pot to naturally release. This should take you about 20 minutes.
While you are waiting for your instant pot to naturally release, turn on your broiler.
Once your instant pot has released, transfer your Carnita meat to a baking sheet.
Put your Carnitas in the oven under the broiler for a couple minutes until your Carnita meat starts to brown and crisp up.
You can leave your meat on the baking sheet and, using a turkey baster, transfer some of the juices from the instant pot onto the Carnitas. Or you can transfer your Carnita meat back to the instant pot and serve in the juices.
Eat as is or as a Carnita taco. Top with freshly diced onions and fresh cilantro! Enjoy.

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