1-2 hours6 servingsavocado slices

Best Pork Carnitas

By Chop Secrets

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6 servings

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1-2 hours

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Easy

Best Pork Carnitas
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 105 min

Total Time: 1-2 hours

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 Oranges
  • 2 limes
  • orange juice
  • 3-4 lb well-marbled pork shoulder
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • Corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • Avocado slices
  • Lime wedges

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Squeeze oranges and limes into a small bowl or measuring cup. Add additional orange juice (or water) to make 3/4 cup liquid, reserve rinds.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the Rub Mixture ingredients, then add the pork pieces and coat thoroughly.
  3. Add oil to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTE function.
  4. When oil gets hot, brown the pork on both sides, 2-3 minutes per side. Meat will not be cooked through. Do not crowd the pot--you may have to work in batches. Transfer browned meat to a shallow dish and cover loosely with foil.
  5. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.
  6. Add orange/lime juice to the pot and deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
  7. Add quartered onion to the pot and lay pork pieces on top of the onion. Place citrus rinds cut-side down on top of the pork. Drop in cinnamon sticks.
  8. Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL , then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  9. Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 60 minutes.
  10. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  11. Carefully remove the pork from the pot to a parchment-lined baking sheet and shred. Pour 2/3 cup cooking juice over the meat.
  12. Set the pan under the broiler until tips of pork are browned and slightly crisp, 3-5 minutes.
  13. Serve warm on tortillas with your choice of toppings.

About the chef

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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