Sunday, February 12, 2023

Instant Pot Pork Carnitas

Source: Damn Delicious
Yield: 8 servings
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 1 hr 5 min

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil (I use avocado oil)
  • 4 lb. boneless pork shoulder, excess fat trimmed and cut into 3-inch chunks
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • ½ tsp. cumin
  • 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp. freshly ground pepper
  1. Set a 6-qt Instant Pot to high sauté setting.
  2. Heat oil, working in 2 batches, add pork and cook until evenly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in all the remaining ingredients. Select manual setting, adjust pressure to high and set for 30 minutes.  Quick release.
  4. Remove meat and shred using 2 forks.  Salt and pepper according to taste.
  5. Optional: Preheat oven to broil. Put carnitas on a  baking sheet and broil until crispy and crusted, about 2-3 minutes.  Serve immediately.


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