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Instant Pot Carnitas

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 211kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 4 pounds boneless pork butt cut into 2-inch chunks, excess fat removed (note 1)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 small onion peeled + cut into quarters
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/3 cup orange juice about 1 orange juiced (note 2)

Instructions

  • Season. In a small bowl combine the salt (2 teaspoon), pepper (1 teaspoon), cumin (1 tablespoon), and oregano (2 tablespoons). Lay cubed pork (4 pounds) on a flat surface and sprinkle 1/2 the seasoning over the top, pressing the adhere. Flip and repeat on the other side with remaining seasoning.
  • Cook. Add the chicken broth(1 cup), lime juice (2 tablespoons), orange juice (1/3 cup), onions (1), and seasoned pork to the instant pot. Place the lid on top, and set the vent to "sealing". Set pressure cooker to high pressure for 30 minutes. Once done, release the steam by turning the vent to "release" (pressure release should take about 15 minutes).
  • Shred. Remove the instant pot lid, and shred the pork using 2 forks. Use tongs to serve the meat, be sure to ladle juice on top!
  • For crispy carnitas: turn on oven broiler. Place shredded pork on a rimmed baking sheet. Ladle 1/4 of the juice over the carnitas. Broil for 4-5 minutes, or until the pork has crisped to your liking. Remove baking sheet from the oven, and ladle excess juice on top, toss to combine.
  • Serve. Use tongs to add carniatas to tortillas, bowls, or burritos. Top with freshly chopped cilantro and enjoy!

Notes

  1. Pork butt may also be labeled as Boston butt. Pork shoulder will work here as well!
  2. Orange juice - worried about the added carbs? Feel free to skip!

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal | Total Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 560mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 1g

Delicious recipe from Lindsey Hyland // www.thelittlepine.com