Instant Pot Pork Carnitas

Recipe reposted from https://explorermomma.com/easy-instant-pot-keto-carnitas/, with my own little additions of course. =)

PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME :1 hour 30 minutes
PRESSURE RELEASE: 30 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 2 hours 10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 4 lb pork butt (pork shoulder)
  • 2 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken bone broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped (optional)

Pork Rub

  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp dried cilantro (Unless you’re like me and Cilantro tastes like soap)
  • 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil

Instructions

  1. Rinse and dry the pork butt/shoulder, and cut it into quarters.
  2. Rub it all over with salt and pepper.
  3. Combine the rub ingredients then rub all over the pork.
  4. After seasoning, brown the meat on all sides in the instant pot using the sautè function
  5. Cancel sautè, remove meat and deglaze with the lime juice.
  6. Place the pork back in the Instant Pot, and pour over it the bone broth. Top with the onion, jalapeño, and minced garlic.
  7. Pressure cook on high for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Let pressure release naturally, this takes about half an hour.
  8. Remove the pork pieces to a large plate or dish. Let it cool slightly and use two forks to shred the meat.
  9. Skim the fat off the remaining juices in the Instant Pot. Use the sauté function on high for 10 to 15 minutes to reduce the liquid to a sauce for the meat. Pour the sauce into a dish.
  10. Heat 1 tbsp of avocado or olive oil in the Instant Pot on sauté or a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Spread the pork (in batches) in the pot/pan and spoon over about 1/4 cup of juices. Wait until the juices evaporate and the bottom side is golden brown and crusty. Turn the meat over and barely sear the other side. It’s best when some meat is seared and some still juicy.
  11. Repeat step 8 in batches until complete.
  12. Serve hot with extra juices, chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream, avocado, or other toppings. Add a salad or cauliflower rice on the side.

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