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Instant Pot Carnitas

Tender, shredded carnitas-style pork cooked in the Instant Pot, then quickly crisped in the oven.

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Difficulty
Easy
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
- min
Rest time
15 min
Servings
4
Method
Instant Pot
Cuisine
Mexicaine
Category
Main course
Visibility
Public

Ingredients (4 servings)

  • Pork shoulder, cut into pieces 3 lb
  • Orange juice 1/2 cup
  • Lime juice 2 tbsp
  • Chicken broth 1 cup
  • Garlic 4 cloves
  • Cumin 2 tsp
  • Oregano 1 tsp
  • Salt 1 tsp
  • Onion 1 unit

Preparation

  1. 1
    Season the pork with cumin, oregano, and salt.
  2. 2
    Sear the pork pieces using the Sauté mode.
  3. 3
    Add onion, garlic, orange juice, lime juice, and chicken broth.
  4. 4
    Cook on high pressure for approximately 60 minutes.
  5. 5
    Allow for a 15-minute natural release, then shred the pork.
  6. 6
    Spread the shredded pork on a baking sheet and broil for a few minutes to crisp the edges.
Chef's Notes & Tips

This recipe is based on an authentic Instant Pot recipe from Pressure Cook Recipes / Amy + Jacky: https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/instant-pot-carnitas/. This is a summarized French version for the website. Estimated nutritional information per serving is provided for the recipe card, unless otherwise indicated. No fish/seafood.

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Nutritional information
510
kcal
Calories
42g
 
Protein
12g
 
Carbs
33g
 
Fat
2g
 
Fiber
870mg
 
Sodium
per serving
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Main course

Instant Pot Carnitas

Tender, shredded carnitas-style pork cooked in the Instant Pot, then quickly crisped in the oven.
Difficulty
Easy
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
- min
Rest time
15 min
Servings
4
Method
Instant Pot
Cuisine
Mexicaine
Category
Main course
Visibility
Public
Ingredients (4 servings)
  • Pork shoulder, cut into pieces 3 lb
  • Orange juice 1/2 cup
  • Lime juice 2 tbsp
  • Chicken broth 1 cup
  • Garlic 4 cloves
  • Cumin 2 tsp
  • Oregano 1 tsp
  • Salt 1 tsp
  • Onion 1 unit
Preparation
  1. Season the pork with cumin, oregano, and salt.
  2. Sear the pork pieces using the Sauté mode.
  3. Add onion, garlic, orange juice, lime juice, and chicken broth.
  4. Cook on high pressure for approximately 60 minutes.
  5. Allow for a 15-minute natural release, then shred the pork.
  6. Spread the shredded pork on a baking sheet and broil for a few minutes to crisp the edges.
Chef's Notes & Tips

This recipe is based on an authentic Instant Pot recipe from Pressure Cook Recipes / Amy + Jacky: https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/instant-pot-carnitas/. This is a summarized French version for the website. Estimated nutritional information per serving is provided for the recipe card, unless otherwise indicated. No fish/seafood.

Nutritional information (per serving)
510 kcal
Calories
42g
Protein
12g
Carbs
33g
Fat
2g
Fiber
870mg
Sodium
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