CARNITAS - PRESSURE COOKER

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Savory and tender pork carnitas.

Provided by Jennifer Sierra-Quick

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (6 pound) pork butt roast
1 ½ tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon chile powder
½ teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
1 cup orange juice
1 onion, coarsely chopped
4 cloves garlic, diced, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Trim excess fat from pork butt; cut pork into 2-inch cubes and transfer to a bowl.
  • Combine salt, oregano, cumin, black pepper, chile powder, and paprika together in a bowl. Rub pork cubes with spice mixture. Coat seasoned pork cubes lightly in olive oil; place in pressure cooker. Cover pork cubes with orange juice, onion, and garlic.
  • Place lid on pressure cooker and lock; bring to full pressure over medium heat until pork is no longer pink in the center, about 60 minutes. Let pressure come down naturally, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove pork from pressure cooker and shred meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 42.7 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 470.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

HeadShot Dyn0mite
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I was so happy with how these carnitas turned out. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Aamir Khanx
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These carnitas were a huge hit at my party. Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


shiva
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I've made carnitas in the oven before, but this pressure cooker method is so much better. The meat is so tender and juicy, and the flavor is out of this world.


Malaz jalis
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These carnitas were the best I've ever had. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Shakil Shekh
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I was so impressed with this recipe. The carnitas were so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Abidjan afghan
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These carnitas were so easy to make, and they were absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Aminu Qureeb
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I've been making carnitas for years, but this pressure cooker method is by far the best. The meat is so tender and juicy, and the flavor is incredible.


Muneer Awan
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These carnitas were amazing! I made them for my family and they were a huge hit. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the flavor was out of this world.


Leslie - Lee - Clack
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I was so excited to try this recipe, and I was not disappointed. The carnitas were absolutely delicious. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the flavor was perfect.


Masoom Khan
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This recipe is a keeper! The carnitas were so delicious, and my family loved them. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Lucy Pilling
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I've made carnitas in the oven before, but this pressure cooker method is so much faster and easier. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the flavor was amazing.


Rakul Rakul
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These carnitas were so juicy and flavorful! I made them in my pressure cooker and they were done in no time. I will definitely be making this recipe again.