INSTANT POT CARNITAS
Received this on line from Food 52 site and credited to a Posie Harwood, we do love carnitas so need to save it, here's what was said about it: Author Notes: Carnitas are a perfect candidate for your pressure cooker: In under an hour, you can make flavorful, tender, fall-apart shredded pork. I use it in tacos, to top salads, as a hash, in casseroles, and beyond. -Posie Harwood
Provided by Bonnie G 2
Categories Pork
Time 35m
Yield 3 pounds, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In your Instant Pot, or in a saute pan over medium heat on the stovetop, heat the oil until shimmering and brown the pork on all sides, working in batches if needed. (Transfer the pork to the Instant Pot if you browned it on the stovetop.).
- Add all the remaining ingredients. Place the lid on the pot, turn the pot to the "sealing" position, and select Manual mode and set the time for 20 minutes. Once it finishes cooking after 20 minutes, allow the Instant Pot to manually release for 20 minutes.
- Take off the lid (if the steam valve hasn't dropped, make sure you move the steam value away from "Sealing"). Let the pork cool slightly, then use two forks to shred the meat. It may look like you have way too much liquid, but it will absorb it after you shred the pork.
- Once shredded, use the pork however you like. I like to toast a few tortillas and top them with the pork, pineapple salsa, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Carnitas make a great salad topping, and are also excellent mixed into rice, in a sandwich (try it! trust me!), or reheated until crispy and served with eggs and hot sauce and avocado.
- Note: If the pork is too liquid-y even after shredding and sitting, transfer it to a large pan and cook it on the stovetop until some of liquid evaporates. This is also an excellent way to get the meat golden and crispy (you can also spread it on a sheet pan and broil it for a minute or two)-for tacos and salads, I like to take this extra step to get those crunchy edges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 528, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 196.1, Sodium 187.4, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.9, Protein 66.3
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Mohammad Akram labano
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Md Hanif Rana
[email protected]These carnitas were amazing! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy bits were perfect. I served them with tacos, and they were a huge hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.
Bipin Kathayat
[email protected]Not bad, but I've definitely had better carnitas. The meat was a little dry, and the flavor was just okay.
Tharcisse MUGIRABANGA
[email protected]Easy and delicious! I love that I can just throw everything in the Instant Pot and walk away. The carnitas come out perfect every time.
Zachary Hutt
[email protected]These carnitas were absolutely delicious! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy bits were perfection. I served them with tacos, and they were a huge hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.
Arif Rahoman
[email protected]Not a fan of this recipe. The carnitas were dry and bland, and the sauce was too spicy for my taste.
Iam Hacker
[email protected]Great recipe! The carnitas were delicious, and the Instant Pot made it so easy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sean Bayly
[email protected]These carnitas were fall-apart tender and incredibly flavorful. I loved the crispy bits, and the meat was so juicy. I served them with tacos, and they were a huge hit with my family. Definitely a recipe I'll be making again and again.
Rithik das
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Arslan Mahar
[email protected]Easy and delicious! I made these carnitas for a party, and they were a huge hit. The meat was tender and juicy, and the flavor was perfect.
Saniya Sanders
[email protected]These carnitas were amazing! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the crispy bits were perfect. I served them with tacos, and they were a huge hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.
Michelle Koks
[email protected]Not bad, but not the best carnitas I've had. The meat was a little dry, and I didn't care for the flavor of the sauce.
Jiban Budha
[email protected]Delicious and easy! Loved the flavor of the carnitas, and the Instant Pot made it so convenient. Definitely a keeper recipe!
Xavier Ledesma
[email protected]These are the best carnitas I've ever had! The meat is so tender and flavorful, and the crispy bits are to die for. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.
Aaron Armon
[email protected]So easy and delicious! I love that I can throw everything in the Instant Pot and walk away. The carnitas come out perfect every time.
Sumiya hossain Tuli
[email protected]Amazing Carnitas! The Instant Pot made this recipe a breeze. The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the crispy bits were perfection. I'll be making this again for sure!
Zeeshankhanleghari Zeeshanleghari45
[email protected]These carnitas are fall-apart tender and incredibly flavorful, and the cooking process is so easy in the Instant Pot. I served them with warm tortillas, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream, and they were a huge hit with my family. Definitely a recipe I'