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These Instant Pot Carnitas are easy, pretty darn healthy, and absolutely delicious. Full of amazing spices and fresh citrus juices. Perfect for tacos, nachos, quesadillas, salads, and more! showmetheyummy.com #carnitas #instantpot
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Instant Pot Carnitas

These Instant Pot Carnitas are easy, pretty darn healthy, and absolutely delicious. Full of amazing spices and fresh citrus juices. Perfect for tacos, nachos, quesadillas, salads, and more!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 240kcal

Ingredients

  • 1  teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1  teaspoon cumin
  • 1  teaspoon chili powder
  • 1  teaspoon onion powder
  • 1  teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2  teaspoon salt more to less to taste (I use about 1 teaspoon)
  • 1/2  teaspoon pepper
  • 2  pounds boneless pork shoulder fat trimmed as best as possible
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil add more as needed to prevent burning
  • 2  tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2  tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice about 1/2 orange
  • 1/4  cup freshly squeezed lime juice about 1 lime
  • 1/4  cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 1 lemon
  • 1/4  cup soy sauce or gluten free alternative
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Instructions

  • Mix together spices in a small bowl until well combined.
  • Rub evenly over pork. Set aside.
  • Press the saute button on your instant pot.
  • Once it reads HOT, add in coconut oil and melt.
  • Saute pork for 30-60 seconds on each of the six sides to brown.
  • Remove pork and hit CANCEL on instant pot.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, and soy sauce.
  • Pour liquids into instant pot, scraping up the bottom to remove any spices.
  • Add in pork.
  • Cover and lock the lid (make sure the steam releasing handle is pointing to sealing).
  • Cook using the manual button (set to high pressure) and adjust timer on the Instant Pot to 90 minutes.*

  • The Instant Pot will beep when it's finished. 
Flip the valve to "venting" for a quick release.

  • Shred pork with two forks and serve!
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Notes

*It takes time for the Instant Pot to come to pressure, THEN the timer will start counting down from 90 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 808mg | Potassium: 691mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 9.4mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2.6mg

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