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.

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1hr 10minstotal
20minsPrep
50minsCook
1hr 10m.total
20m.Prep
50m.Cook
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Ingredients for Instant Pot Carnitas Recipe

  • 0.13 Red Onion
  • 1/25 cup Lime juice
  • 0.09 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 0.06 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 0.13 Boneless Pork Shoulder
  • 1/4 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 0.19 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 0.13 Jalapeno pepper, cut into rings
  • 0.13 Onion
  • 1/4 Bay leaves
  • 1/4 Oranges
  • 1/4 Limes
  • 0.13 cup Chicken Stock
Nutrition
value
115
calories per serving
6 g Fat5 g Protein11 g Carbs3 g FiberOther

Current Totals

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

MacroNutrients

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

Fats

  • Fat
    6g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    52mg
  • Iron
    2mg
  • Vitamin A
    280mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    31mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    28mg
  • Vitamin E
    1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    42mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    60mg
  • Selenium
    6mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
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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Recipe By The Spruce Eats