Go Back
–+ servings

Instant Pot Crispy Carnitas

Sara
Perfectly cooked Instant Pot Crispy Carnitas that are so tender juicy and loaded with flavor! This is definitely a new favorite for taco night at our house!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 344 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb Boneless Pork Shoulder Boston Butt, trim fat and cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 ½ cups Orange Juice
  • Juice from 2 Limes
  • 1 Sweet Onion quartered
  • 6 Garlic cloves
  • 2 Jalapeños halved and seeds removed
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Serve with Corn Tortillas and toppings of choice! I used Red Onion Cabbage, Jalapeños and Cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot and stir to combine everything
  • Seal lid and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes
  • Release pressure manually
  • Using a slotted spoon transfer Pork to a baking sheet
  • Using 2 forks, shred up Pork
  • Fish out the Onions, Garlic, Jalapeños, Cinnamon Stick and discard
  • Pour ¾ cup of the liquid over the Pork and mix in
  • Place under broiler on high for 3-5 minutes until desired crispiness
  • Serve with Corn Tortillas and desired toppings

Notes

It can take up to 10 minutes for Instant Pot to come up to pressure.
If you have leftovers the next day, just add the Pork to a baking sheet and broil for a few minutes to get them crispy again.

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 52gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 1769mgPotassium: 1091mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 333IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Carnitas, Instant Pot Carnitas, Instant Pot Crispy Carnitas, Mexican food, Pork tacos, Tacos
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!