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Instant Pot Carnitas

Instant Pot carnitas made by pressure-cooking pork shoulder with onion, garlic, orange, and spices for a mouthwateringly delicious taco filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 154
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 6 pound pork butt roast, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 large onion quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 bay leaves

Method
 

  1. Trim excess fat from pork butt; cut into 2-inch cubes and pat dry.
  2. Turn the Instant Pot to “Sauté,” add oil, then brown pork cubes in batches. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add onion and garlic; cook until fragrant. Stir in cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Return pork to the pot, pour in orange and lime juices, and add bay leaves. Seal lid and cook on high pressure for 45 minutes. Let natural release for 15 minutes.
  5. Preheat broiler. Spread pork on a baking sheet and broil 5 minutes per side until crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 12gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 471mgSugar: 1g
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