INSTANT POT CARNITAS

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The easiest Instant Pot Carnitas - juicy, quick, and just a few simple ingredients to the perfect weeknight meal. These carnitas are great in tacos, enchiladas, burritos or salads.

Provided by Steph

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 pounds boneless pork shoulder (or pork butt roast)
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 cup orange juice
1 small onion, quartered
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

Cut pork into 2" cubes and place in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Toss pork with olive oil, then sprinkle spice mixture overtop and toss again.
Place pork in the instant pot, then add orange juice, onion, and garlic.
Place lid on instant pot and move vent to SEALING.
Cook on MANUAL on HIGH PRESSURE for about 60 minutes until the pork is cooked all the way through.
QUICK RELEASE pressure, then remove pork from the Instant Pot with a slotted spoon and shred.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 3478 kcal, Fat 259 g, SaturatedFat 87 g, Cholesterol 966 mg, Sodium 5649 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Sugar 28 g, Protein 236 mg