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Easy Instant Pot Pork Carnitas Recipe

Easy Instant Pot Pork Carnitas Recipe

This Easy Instant Pot Pork Carnitas Recipe is perfect for quick and delicious tacos, sandwiches, or over rice. Tender, flavorful, and easy to make!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 pounds pork shoulder trimmed and cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder optional, for extra heat

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Turn on the Instant Pot and select sauté mode. Add the vegetable oil.
  • Season pork shoulder chunks with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, and chili powder.
  • Add the pork to the pot and sear until browned on all sides.
  • Add orange juice and garlic to the pot. Close the lid and set to pressure cook on high for 35 minutes.
  • Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure manually.
  • Remove the pork and shred with forks. Optionally, broil in the oven for crispier carnitas.

Notes

Serve with warmed tortillas, avocado, onion, cilantro, and lime wedges for authentic tacos.