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Carnitas Taco (Instant Pot)

Crispy chunks of tender carnitas. Perfect for tacos or any other Mexican dish. A crowd pleaser done quickly!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 15 mins
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 10
Calories 313 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lb boneless pork shoulder cut into 2-3 inch cubes, fat trimmed
  • 1 small yellow onion roughly sliced
  • 2 oranges juiced
  • 3 limes juiced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp Mexican dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf split
  • 2 tbsp chipotle powder
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients into Instant Pot, Make sure pork is submerged in the marinade, if not add water or broth. Remove the pot from Instant Pot, and cover. Marinade for 12-24 hrs.
  • When ready to cook, place the pot back into Instant Pot and select Meat on High Pressure, cook for 60 minutes.
  • Let pressure come down naturally, about 15 minutes. 
  • Remove cinnamon sticks and bay leaf.
  • (Optional) Drain through a colander catching the rendered liquid in a large saucepan. Set Broil to High and spread carnitas on a baking sheet. Drizzle juice on carnitas and then broil for 5 minutes until crisp. While broiling reduce liquid until thick – use as a salsa.
  • Leave carnitas whole or shred. Serve over warm tortillas with onion, cilantro, salsa, and lime.
Keyword instant pot, keto, paleo, pork, whole 30