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!
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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