INSTANT POT CARNITAS

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The great thing about these one-pot carnitas is that you don't have to wait all day for the perfect taco.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound pork belly, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup lager, homemade chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Serving suggestions: Warm corn tortillas, pico de gallo, lime wedges, guacamole, chopped onion, chopped cilantro and shredded cabbage

Steps:

  • Put the pork shoulder, pork belly, lager, chili powder, cumin, coriander, 1 heaping tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a 6-quart Instant Pot® and follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 60 minutes (see Cook's Note). After the pressure cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick release cycle is complete. Be careful of any remaining steam and unlock and remove the lid. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a small bowl, cover and set aside. Set the pot to saute on high and reduce the liquid until almost completely evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes. Set the pot to off and transfer the reduced sauce to the meat, then toss to coat and serve.
  • For crispy carnitas (optional): Transfer the reduced sauce and cooked carnitas to a large nonstick skillet over high heat and cook, undisturbed, for 5 minutes. Toss and continue to cook for about 5 minutes more to crisp other side. Transfer to a paper towel lined platter, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the skillet, and serve.
  • Serve the carnitas with the tortillas, pico de gallo, lime wedges, guacamole, onion, cilantro and cabbage.

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These carnitas are delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Fu'ad Bamud
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's so easy to make and the carnitas are so flavorful.


Sultan Poco
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These carnitas are the best I've ever had! I will definitely be making them again.


Shahid Maqbool
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the carnitas are always delicious.


MD Naymur Rahaman
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These carnitas are so good! I will definitely be making them again.


Gohar Alikhan
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's one of my favorite Instant Pot recipes.


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These carnitas are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Dineo Mokgela
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use it to make tacos, burritos, or even nachos.


Amarelys Velez
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I'm new to using the Instant Pot, but this recipe was easy to follow and the carnitas turned out great.


Mel Tebbutt-Bushell
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I used this recipe to make tacos and they were amazing. The carnitas were so flavorful and juicy.


Jeani Akther
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These carnitas were a hit with my family! Everyone loved them.


Imran Saeed
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I've made carnitas in the oven before, but this Instant Pot method is so much faster and easier. I'm so glad I tried it!


Jason Henson
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I love how this recipe uses the Instant Pot. It makes the carnitas so tender and juicy.


Habiul Hasan
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These carnitas were so easy to make and they turned out so flavorful! I will definitely be making them again.