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Instant Pot Pork Carnitas Tacos Recipe

This Instant Pot Pork Carnitas Tacos Recipe is a quick and delicious way to enjoy flavorful pork carnitas. Perfect for taco night!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Oven
  • Broiler

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork shoulder cut into chunks
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 orange juiced
  • 1 lime juiced

Instructions: 

  • Season pork with cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Set Instant Pot to sauté mode, add oil, and brown pork on all sides.
  • Add onion, garlic, chicken broth, orange juice, and lime juice.
  • Close lid, set to high pressure for 45 minutes, then do a quick release.
  • Shred pork and broil in the oven for crispy edges.
  • Serve in tacos with your favorite toppings.

Notes:

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or a bay leaf while cooking.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Instant Pot, Pork Carnitas, Tacos
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