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Instant Pot Carnitas
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Instant Pot Carnitas Recipe

Juicy, tender, and bursting with bold Mexican flavors, this Instant Pot Carnitas recipe is a game-changer for busy weeknights. In just 1 hour and 20 minutes, you’ll have succulent pork infused with zesty citrus, smoky spices, and a hint of sweetness.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 189
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder (or pork butt roast)
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 small onion, quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

  1. Cut pork into 2" cubes and place in a large bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Toss pork with olive oil, then sprinkle spice mixture overtop and toss again.
  3. Place pork in the instant pot, then add orange juice, onion, and garlic.
  4. Place lid on instant pot and move vent to SEALING.
  5. Cook on MANUAL on HIGH PRESSURE for about 60 minutes until the pork is cooked all the way through.
  6. QUICK RELEASE pressure, then remove pork from the Instant Pot with a slotted spoon and shred.

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 21gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 664mgPotassium: 441mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 119IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg
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