Instant Pot Pork Carnitas

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Ingredients

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4 lbs pork shoulder trimmed and cut into cubes
1 tablespoon ancho or regular chili powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon coriander
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 cup beer or chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 bay leaf
Nutritional Information
254kcal Calories
4g Carbohydrates
27g Protein
13g Fat
3g Saturated Fat
92mg Cholesterol
1049mg Sodium
574mg Potassium
1g Sugar
370IU Vitamin A
13.8mg Vitamin C
46mg Calcium
2.7mg Iron

Directions

1.
Toss the pork cubes with chili powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, and salt.
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2.
Set Instant Pot to Saute on High, add oil, and brown cubes on all sides for 5 minutes. Turn Instant Pot off.
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3.
Whisk together orange juice, lime juice, beer or broth, bay leaf, and garlic. Pour over pork and stir bottom with a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits.
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4.
Set Instant Pot to High Pressure for 30 minutes. Cook and let steam release naturally for 10-15 minutes.
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5.
Open lid carefully, remove bay leaf, use a slotted spoon to remove pork to a large bowl.
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6.
Use two forks to shred pork, and add 1-2 cups of liquid or more as desired.
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Notes

Chef’s Tip: For a crispy finish just spread the finished pork out on a baking sheet and cook under the broiler for 5 minutes or so.

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