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Crazy Good Instant Pot Pork Carnitas
Prep Time:
8
hours
Cook Time:
45
minutes
Total Time:
8
hours
45
minutes
Servings:
15
Juicy and flavorful pork carnitas perfect for any Taco Tuesday
Equipment
Instant Pot
Ingredients
Brine
2
Cups
Orange Juice
4
Cups
Water
2
Cups
Apple Cider Vinegar
2
Bay Leaves
1/2
Cup
Brown Sugar
1/2
Cup
Kosher Salt
1
Tablespoon
Cumin
1
Tablespoon
Oregano
1
Tablespoon
Dried Orange Peel
1
Tablespoon
Smoked Paprika
1
Tablespoon
Chili Powder
Pork Rub
3-4
Lb
Pork Butt
bone-in * see notes for using boneless or cubed pork shoulder
2
Tablespoons
Cumin
1
Tablespoon
Kosher Salt
1
Tablespoon
Oregano
1 1/2
Teaspoons
Dried Orange Peel
2
Teaspoons
Onion Powder
2
Teaspoons
Garlic Powder
1
Teaspoon
Ground Coriander
Cooking
Canola Oil for Final Crisping
1/2
Cup
Orange Juice
1/4
Cup
Lime Juice
1/4
Cup
Chicken Broth
US Customary
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Metric
Instructions
For the Brine
Combine all brine ingredients in a large pot and stir to combine.
Add the pork and place a lid on then stick it in the fridge for 8 hours or overnight.
For the Pork
Remove the pork from the brine and pat dry with paper towels.
Mix the rub together and rub all over the pork.
Mix together the liquids and pour in the bottom of the instant pot.
Add the pork and lid, moving the valve to seal.
Turn to high pressure on manual and set the time for 2 hours.
Allow a natural release for 15 minutes then turn to vent.
Open and if the meat can be shredded remove and shred, reserving the liquid.
If it isn't tender enough, cook for an additional 30 minutes.
Once the meat has been shredded, heat a skillet over medium high heat with a drizzle of oil and cook the pork in batches to crisp the meat.
Toss with a little of the juices from the instant pot and serve!
Notes
For using a boneless pork butt, adjust the cooking time to 50 minutes, checking the meat and cooking for up to an additional 30 if needed
For using pork cubes, cook on high pressure for 30 minutes and a natural release for 15 minutes.
Left overs can be stored in the freezer in a heavy duty freezer bag.
Nutrition Facts
Crazy Good Instant Pot Pork Carnitas
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories
186
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat
6g
9%
Saturated Fat 2g
13%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol
54mg
18%
Sodium
4330mg
188%
Potassium
492mg
14%
Carbohydrates
14g
5%
Fiber 1g
4%
Sugar 11g
12%
Protein
18g
36%
Vitamin A
500IU
10%
Vitamin C
22mg
27%
Calcium
58mg
6%
Iron
3mg
17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.