Instant Pot Carnitas

These Instant Pot carnitas are so tender, hearty, and flavorful! This quick and easy recipe is great for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, salads, and more. These carnitas are even better as leftovers!

Ingreadient

• 4 pounds boneless pork butt (cut into 2 inch pieces)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp oregano
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 cup broth (beef or chicken)
• ¼ cup lime juice
• ¼ cup orange juice
• cilantro (to garnish)

Step by step

1. To begin, trim the fat off the pork shoulder. Cut into 2 inch cubes.
2. Place the pork in a large mixing bowl. Add the salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and oregano to the bowl. Toss until the pork is fully coated with the seasonings.
3. Press the sauté button on your Instant Pot. Pour in the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add in the pork pieces. Sear on each side for 2 minutes. You may need to do this in two batches. Then, press cancel.
4. Next, add in the garlic cloves, broth, lime juice, and orange juice to the pot. Secure the lid on top.
5. Pressure cook on high for 35 minutes. Once the timer goes off, allow a natural release for 10 minutes. Then, carefully move the top valve to venting to release any remaining pressure.
6. Turn the oven broil to high. Remove the lid carefully. Use two forks to shred the meat.
7. Transfer the meat and ½ cup of the liquid to a rimmed baking pan. Broil on high for 5 minutes, or until the top of the pork has started to become crispy. Remove the pan from the oven.
8. Lastly, garnish with fresh cilantro and serve!