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You're going to love this easy Instant Pot recipe! These pressure cooker carnitas are ready in about an hour and are so good!
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Pressure Cooker Carnitas

Pressure cooker carnitas are ready in less than half the time it takes for the traditional stove top version!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 172kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt divided
  • 1 1/2 cups orange juice
  • 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Cut the pork shoulder into 2 inch cubes and place in the pot of an electric pressure cooker.
  • Sprinkle with the brown sugar, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir to coat the meat.
  • Pour in the orange juice.
  • Place the lid on the pressure cook and set vent to sealing.
  • Cook on high pressure for 27 minutes. Let pressure release naturally, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove the pork from the liquid and shred with two forks.
  • Place meat on a metal cookie sheet and squeeze lime juice over the top of the meat. Sprinkle with the remaining salt. Taste and add additional salt, if needed.
  • Place under the broiler until meat is crisp on the edges, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Sprinkle meat with cilantro and serve as a filling for tacos, in a burrito, or over rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 651mg | Potassium: 435mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg