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Instant Pot Carnitas
55min
6 servings
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These Flavorful Instant Pot Carnitas transform pork shoulder into tender, juicy Mexican-style shredded meat packed with bold seasonings. The pressure cooker quickly infuses the meat with a rich blend of citrus, spices, and aromatics for authentic taste without hours of cooking. A quick broil at the end creates those irresistible crispy edges carnitas are famous for. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or rice bowls, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with simple ingredients and minimal effort.
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Sugar
1 g
3 g
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Cut the Pork
Cut pork shoulder into 2-inch chunks.
Season the Meat
In a bowl, mix salt, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and cinnamon. Rub all over pork chunks.
Prepare Aromatics
Roughly chop onion, peel garlic, and slice jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat).
Prepare Citrus
Juice the orange and lime.
Add Everything to Pot
Place seasoned pork, onion, garlic, jalapeño, bay leaves, citrus juices, and beer in the Instant Pot.
Pressure Cook
Close lid, set valve to sealing, and cook on High Pressure for 35 minutes.
Release Pressure
Allow a 10-minute natural release, then quick release remaining pressure.
Shred the Pork
Remove pork to a bowl and shred with two forks.
Save Cooking Liquid
Strain and reserve 1/2 cup of cooking liquid.
Moisten the Pork
Pour the reserved cooking liquid over the shredded pork and mix well.
Crisp Under Broiler
Spread pork on a baking sheet and broil for 5 minutes until edges are crispy.
Serve
Serve hot in tacos, burritos, or bowls.
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