Crazy Delicious Instant Pot Carnitas: The Ultimate Recipe!

Recipe Details

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

Ingredients

  • 1(6 pound)pork butt roast

  • 1 ½tablespoonssalt

  • 1tablespoondried oregano

  • 2teaspoonsground cumin

  • 1teaspoonground black pepper

  • ½teaspoonchile powder

  • ½teaspoonpaprika

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil, or more to taste

  • 1cuporange juice

  • 1onion, coarsely chopped

  • 4clovesgarlic, diced, or more to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Trim excess fat from pork butt; cut pork into 2-inch cubes and transfer to a large bowl.

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  2. 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.

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  3. Cover pork cubes with orange juice, onion, and garlic.

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  4. 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.

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  5. Remove pork from the pressure cooker and shred meat.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe24
Calories154
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
11g
14%
Saturated Fat
4g
18%
Cholesterol
43mg
14%
Sodium
471mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
12g
24%
Vitamin C
7mg
7%
Calcium
24mg
2%
Iron
1mg
6%
Potassium
211mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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