Instant Pot Carnitas Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

If you want your carnitas right away, there is no better method than the pressure cooker. This instant pot carnitas recipe takes very little prep time, and only about 50 minutes of cooking time. Lime-infused pickled onions make a tasty topping, take just a few minutes to prepare, and can be made a day in advance. Use the suggested garnishes or add your family's favorite toppings. Sour cream, avocado slices or guacamole, cheese, and salsa verde are some other excellent choices.

4.5
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Non Vegdiet
1hr 10minstotal
20minsPrep
50minsCook

ingredients serves

Ingredients For Instant Pot Carnitas Recipe

Nutrition
value
115
calories per serving
6 g Fat5 g Protein11 g Carbs3 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • 6 g Fat
  • 5 g Protein
  • 11 g Carbs
  • 3 g Fiber

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    11 g
  • Protein
    5 g
  • Fiber
    3 g

Fats

  • Fat
    6 g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    52 mg
  • Iron
    2 mg
  • Vitamin A
    280 mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    0 mg
  • Vitamin B2
    0 mg
  • Vitamin B3
    1 mg
  • Vitamin B6
    0 mg
  • Vitamin B9
    31 mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0 mcg
  • Vitamin C
    28 mg
  • Vitamin E
    1 mg
  • Copper
    0 mcg
  • Magnesium
    42 mg
  • Manganese
    0 mg
  • Phosphorus
    60 mg
  • Selenium
    6 mcg
  • Zinc
    1 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment

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