Name: Instant Pot Carnitas
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 3 lb. skinless, boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2" pieces -; 1 1/2 c. orange juice -; 2 tsp. ancho chili powder -; 1 large onion, quartered -; 3 jalapeños, halved lengthwise -; 6 cloves garlic -; 2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 tsp. ground cumin -; 1 cinnamon stick -; 1 tbsp. dried oregano -; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves -; 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -; Tortillas, for serving -; Sour cream, for serving -; Thinly sliced cabbage, for serving -; Pickled red onion, for serving -; Hot sauce, for serving -

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25 min.

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Ingredients for - Instant Pot Carnitas

1. 3 lb. skinless, boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2" pieces -

2. 1 1/2 c. orange juice -

3. 2 tsp. ancho chili powder -

4. 1 large onion, quartered -

5. 3 jalapeños, halved lengthwise -

6. 6 cloves garlic -

7. 2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper -

8. 1 tsp. ground cumin -

9. 1 cinnamon stick -

10. 1 tbsp. dried oregano -

11. 1/2 tsp. ground cloves -

12. 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt -

13. Tortillas, for serving -

14. Sour cream, for serving -

15. Thinly sliced cabbage, for serving -

16. Pickled red onion, for serving -

17. Hot sauce, for serving -

How to cook deliciously - Instant Pot Carnitas

1. Stage

Place pork, orange juice, chili powder, onion, jalapeños, garlic, and seasonings into Instant Pot. Toss with your hands until well combined.

2. Stage

Seal lid and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.

3. Stage

Follow manufacturer's guide for quick release, making sure to wait until cycle is complete before, unlocking and removing lid. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pork to a large bowl. Remove jalapeños and spices and discard.

4. Stage

Shred meat with two forks. Transfer to a sheet tray and pour ¾ cup cooking liquid over meat and toss to combine. Broil until crisp and deeply browned in spots.

5. Stage

Serve with tortillas, sour cream, thinly sliced cabbage, pickled red onion, and hot sauce.