Description
Instant Pot Carnitas are a flavorful and succulent dish that transforms simple pork into tender, juicy bites bursting with zesty lime and aromatic spices. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or rice bowls, this recipe is quick and easy, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or gathering friends for a fun meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortillas (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Sear the pork: Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add oil and brown each side of the pork shoulder for about 4 minutes.
- Add aromatics: Stir in the chopped onion and garlic; cook until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in lime juice and broth: Squeeze lime juice over the pork and add chicken broth.
- Pressure cook: Secure the lid and set to 'Manual' high pressure for 60 minutes.
- Shred and crisp: Let pressure release naturally for 15 minutes before quick releasing remaining pressure. Shred the pork using two forks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg