Description
Instant Pot Carnitas are a flavorful and succulent Mexican dish made easy with your Instant Pot! This recipe features tender, juicy pork shoulder seasoned with aromatic spices and finished with a delightful crispy texture. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or enjoying straight from the pot, these carnitas will impress family and friends alike. Get ready to savor every bite of this indulgent yet quick meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cut pork shoulder into large chunks (about 2-3 inches) and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Set Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add olive oil, then sauté onions and garlic until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add seasoned pork, orange juice, cumin, chili powder, bay leaves, and any additional spices to the pot.
- Secure the lid and set to 'Sealing.' Select 'Manual' high pressure for 30 minutes.
- After cooking, let pressure release naturally for about 15 minutes before switching to 'Venting.'
- Remove pork and shred it using two forks. Return to the pot for moisture or broil on a baking sheet for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg