Instant Pot Carnitas

Instant Pot Carnitas

Instant Pot carnitas are easy to make with pork shoulder, orange juice, and spices. You just need a little patience for the pressure to release naturally, but you’ll be rewarded with fall-apart tender pork. Perfect for tacos, nachos, burritos, and more!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
24

Ingredients

  • 1 (6 pound) pork butt roast
  • 1 ½ tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chile powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 onion, coarsely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, diced, or more to taste

Directions

Step 1
Trim excess fat from pork butt; cut pork into 2-inch cubes and transfer to a large bowl.

Step 2
Combine salt, oregano, cumin, black pepper, chile powder, and paprika in a small bowl. Rub pork cubes with spice mixture. Coat seasoned pork cubes lightly in olive oil; transfer to a pressure cooker. Cover pork cubes with orange juice, onion, and garlic.

Step 3
Cover pork cubes with orange juice, onion, and garlic.

Step 4
Place lid on the pressure cooker and lock; bring to full pressure over medium heat until pork is no longer pink in the center, about 60 minutes. Let pressure come down naturally, about 15 minutes.

Step 5
Remove pork from the pressure cooker and shred meat.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

154
Calories
11g
Fat
2g
Carbs
12g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 154
% Daily Value *
Total Fat11g 14%
Saturated Fat4g 18%
Cholesterol43mg 14%
Sodium471mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate2g 1%
Dietary Fiber0g 1%
Total Sugars1g
Protein12g
Vitamin C7mg 33%
Calcium24mg 2%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium211mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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