Instant Pot Carnitas

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Prep: 10 mins Cook: 43 mins Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cubed1.59 kg boneless pork shoulder, cubed
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock240 ml low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup orange juice120 ml orange juice
  • Juice of one limeJuice of one lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce2 ml soy sauce
  • 1-2 teaspoons whole allspice5-10 ml whole allspice
  • 1 dried bay leaf1 dried bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt15 ml kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper1 ml black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder5 ml onion powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder4 ml garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika1 ml paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Lawry's seasoning salt1 ml Lawry's seasoning salt
  • 1/2-3/4 teaspoon dried oregano2-4 ml dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder1 ml ancho chile powder

Instructions

  1. Combine dry seasonings; toss with pork.
  2. Add stock, OJ, lime juice, allspice, bay leaf to Instant Pot. Add seasoned pork.
  3. Cook high pressure 27-28 minutes. Natural release 15 minutes.
  4. Transfer meat to baking sheet. Shred with forks.
  5. Broil 2-3 minutes, stir, broil again 2-3 minutes until crispy. Serve with tortillas and accompaniments.
Wine Pairing: Rosé — Grenache Rosé — Dry rosé pairs well with citrus-braised pork.
Source: Jean, Lemons + Anchovies
pork, instant pot, carnitas