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Instant Pot Flavorful Crispy Pork Carnitas

Discover the deliciousness of tender and crispy pork carnitas made in an Instant Pot, perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, salads, or wraps. This versatile and flavorful recipe will quickly become a go-to favorite for your family.
2
1 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
331
CALORIES
$0.77
PER SERVING
Instant Pot Flavorful Crispy Pork Carnitas
Ingredients
8 INGREDIENTS
8 SERVINGS
Vegetable Oil
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Paprika
1 tsp paprika
Water
1 cup water
Salt
salt
Black Pepper
black pepper
Pork Shoulder
3 1/2 lbs pork shoulder
boneless
Onion Powder
1 tsp onion powder
Garlic Powder
1 tsp garlic powder
Directions
12 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
1 hr 20 min
COOK TIME
1 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Trim off excess fat and cut the pork shoulder into 2-3 pieces to fit easily in the Instant Pot.
2
Add 1 cup water into the Instant Pot insert, followed by the pork pieces.
3
Season the pork with salt, ground black pepper, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1 tsp garlic powder. Use only a light hand with the salt, as you can add more seasoning later.
4
Secure the lid of the Instant Pot, and cook the meat on high pressure for 60 minutes using the manual setting.
5
Allow the pressure to release naturally for at least 15 minutes after the cooking time.
6
Carefully use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked pork to a paper-towel lined plate.
7
Shred the cooked pork with two forks. If it doesn’t shred easily, roughly chop on a cutting board using a knife.
8
Heat a large skillet over high heat with 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
9
Add the shredded pork in batches to avoid overcrowding, and cook on one side until crisp, about 5-6 minutes.
10
Season the crispy pork with additional salt and ground black pepper to taste.
11
Flip the pork and cook on the other side, breaking it apart, until crisp.
12
Serve the crispy pork carnitas in tacos, wraps, burrito bowls, or salads with your favorite toppings.
Health Info
Macros
2g
CARBS
17g
FAT
40g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
LOW CARB
KETO
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