How to Make Instant Pot Carnitas - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to making delicious and tender meat, the Instant Pot has become a game changer in the kitchen. This versatile and efficient kitchen appliance can greatly reduce cooking time while still delivering mouth-watering results. One of the most popular and well-loved recipes to make in the Instant Pot is Carnitas – a flavorful and juicy Mexican pulled pork dish that is perfect for tacos, burritos, bowls, or simply served with rice and beans.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 24

  • Trim excess fat from pork butt; cut pork into 2-inch cubes and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Combine salt, oregano, cumin, black pepper, chile powder, and paprika in a small bowl. Rub pork cubes with spice mixture. Coat seasoned pork cubes lightly in olive oil; transfer to a pressure cooker. Cover pork cubes with orange juice, onion, and garlic.
  • Cover pork cubes with orange juice, onion, and garlic.
  • 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.
  • Remove pork from the pressure cooker and shred meat.
  • Nutrition

    154 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 471mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 211mg