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Instant Pot Carnitas

Instant Pot Carnitas

Cost $20, save $30

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  • 75 Min
  • 24 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Main

    • 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

STEPS

1

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

2

Combine salt, oregano, cumin, black pepper, chile powder, and paprika in a small bowl. Rub pork cubes with spice mixture.

3

Coat seasoned pork cubes lightly in olive oil; transfer to a pressure cooker. Cover pork cubes with orange juice, onion, and garlic.

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.

5

Remove pork from the pressure cooker and shred meat.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

154

Calories

  • 12
    Protein
  • 2
    Carbs
  • 11
    Fats

💡 For extra crispiness, after shredding, spread the pork on a baking sheet and broil for a few minutes.Use fresh orange juice for better flavor.Leftover carnitas can be frozen and reheated for quick meals.