Instant Pot Carnitas
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs Pork shoulder fat trimmed and cut into 4 pieces
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp sea salt + extra for taste
- 2-3 large oranges juice of
- 2 limes juice of
- 1 yellow onion quartered
- 3 cloves garlic
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Select the saute function on the Instant Pot. Once hot, coat with oil. Place the 4 pieces of pork in the IP, and saute on all sides until lightly browned (less than 8 minutes total). Remove the pork, set aside. Select cancel.
- De-glaze the pan with the juice from the oranges and limes. In a small bowl, combine the spices. Combine with the orange/lime juice inside the IP. Place the pork inside, then top with onion and garlic. Secure the lid. Set your oven to broil (optional)
- Cook on high pressure (manual) for 25 minutes. Use a quick release. Remove the pork and shred with a fork. Place on a baking sheet and add to oven. Broil for 4-5 minutes (optional, but such a great step to finish off).
- Serve hot and spoon additional sauce from the IP on top of the pork. You can wrap in tortillas, serve in a bowl of greens, serve over rice, or serve over cauliflower rice. Garnish with cilantro and any other additional toppings you enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 511kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 712mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 3mg