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Instant Pot Carnitas

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55min

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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.

Nutrition Facts

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Fiber
Sugar
1 g
3 g
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Ingredients

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Steps

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1
Cut the Pork

Cut pork shoulder into 2-inch chunks.

2
Season the Meat

In a bowl, mix salt, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and cinnamon. Rub all over pork chunks.

3
Prepare Aromatics

Roughly chop onion, peel garlic, and slice jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat).

4
Prepare Citrus

Juice the orange and lime.

5
Add Everything to Pot

Place seasoned pork, onion, garlic, jalapeño, bay leaves, citrus juices, and beer in the Instant Pot.

6
Pressure Cook

Close lid, set valve to sealing, and cook on High Pressure for 35 minutes.

7
Release Pressure

Allow a 10-minute natural release, then quick release remaining pressure.

8
Shred the Pork

Remove pork to a bowl and shred with two forks.

9
Save Cooking Liquid

Strain and reserve 1/2 cup of cooking liquid.

10
Moisten the Pork

Pour the reserved cooking liquid over the shredded pork and mix well.

11
Crisp Under Broiler

Spread pork on a baking sheet and broil for 5 minutes until edges are crispy.

12
Serve

Serve hot in tacos, burritos, or bowls.

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