30-60 min7 servingsceliac

Pork Carnitas Tacos

By Time Magazine

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7 servings

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30-60 min

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Easy

Pork Carnitas Tacos
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 25 min

Cook Time: 29 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Celiac, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Paleo

Yield: 7 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice
  • 1 cup onion
  • 5 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 3 pounds pork shoulder
  • 14 Corn tortillas
  • 2 1/2 cups tomato
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro leaves
  • Lime wedges
Pork shoulder, quick-braised with orange juice and spices in the pressure cooker, and then broiled to crispy perfection, provides the base for our Pork Carnitas Tacos. For a lower carb count, swap lettuce cups for the corn tortillas.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Combine orange juice, onion, chipotle chili powder, cumin, salt, and garlic in your Instant Pot. Add pork, tossing to coat.
  2. Close and lock the lid of the Instant Pot. Turn the steam release handle to Sealing position. Press Manual; select High Pressure, and use [-] or [+] to choose 29 minutes pressure cooking time. When time is up, turn cooker off. Open the cooker using Natural Pressure Release.
  3. Remove pork from cooker with a slotted spoon; shred with 2 forks to measure 4 3/4 cups meat. Remove and discard any chunks of fat.
  4. Spread pork in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan or broiler pan lined with foil.
  5. Skim fat from cooking liquid in cooker; discard fat. With lid off, press Sauté, and use Adjust to select “More” mode. When cooking liquid comes to a boil, turn cooker off.
  6. Press Sauté, and use Adjust to select “Normal” mode. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring frequently.
  7. Preheat broiler. Drizzle pork with 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Discard remaining cooking liquid, or set aside for serving, if desired. Broil pork 3 to 5 minutes or until pork is browned and edges are crispy, turning pork occasionally.
  8. Heat tortillas in microwave according to package directions. Spoon 1/3 cup shredded pork mixture onto each tortilla. Top each with about 3 tablespoons tomato and about 1 1/2 teaspoons cilantro. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

About the chef

Time Magazine

Time Magazine is a world-renowned publication recognized for its authoritative coverage of global events, culture, and lifestyle. While its primary focus is on impactful journalism, Time occasionally explores the culinary world by offering readers engaging food content, including features on food trends, health-conscious eating, and the cultural significance of meals. Through select recipes and culinary insights, Time Magazine provides inspiration for readers looking to explore diverse flavors and modern cooking techniques, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the broader lifestyle landscape.

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