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Instant Pot Braised Carnitas

I received a food wish for carnitas not too long ago, and as a long time lover of tacos, I started researching enthusiastically. As with all instant pot braised dishes, the recipe is easy to make and just as easy as putting the ingredients together and leaving it alone.This dish is a family favorite and is delicious.
Difficulty
Easy
Time
75
Budget
$$
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Ingredients

Serves: 8

    • 4 Tbsp Olive Oil

    • 2 lb Pork Boston Butt or Shoulder Roast, cut in 1” cubes

    • 2 cups Chicken Broth

    • 1 ½ cup Coca Cola (optional)

    • 3 cloves Garlic, crushed

    • 1 Medium Onion, chopped

    • 4 oz Orange Juice

    • 3 oz Lime Juice

    • 4 Tbsp Soy Sauce (or Tamari or Coconut Aminos)

    • 1 Bay Leaf

    • 2 tsp Acme Superior Salt Mix

    • 1 ½ tsp Cumin

    • 3/4 tsp Oregano

    • ½ tsp Black Pepper, freshly ground

Tips

    •  Don’t freak out about using plastic wrap in the oven- it keeps your food from getting aluminum foil in it.
    • Remember, you remove the pork first from the liquid and shred it- then you add liquid back to your preference. The amount of liquid to add back in depends on how “saucy” you like your pulled pork!
    • Add some extra BBQ Rub #103 once it’s ready to serve- to enhance the flavor.

The Method

Step 1
Turn your Instant Pot on Sautee and allow the pot to heat up. Season pork cubes with Acme Seasoning Salt. Add olive oil to Instant Pot, and allow it to get hot, then put in the seasoned pork cubes. Stir occasionally until the meat is browned.

Step 2
Add all remaining ingredients together in the pot, liquids, seasonings and all.

Step 3
Turn off the Sautee feature and place the lid on the pot and twist to close. Engage the Meat/Stew feature for 35 minutes. When the time is up, release the pressure valve, and twist open the lid carefully.

Step 4
Shred the pork with a fork in the pot with the juices. Stir to be sure the cooking juice is on all of the meat.

Step 5
Serve meat with corn tortillas and taco condiments, or on a hoagie roll.

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