Instapot Carnitas Recipe

Name: Instapot Carnitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 14.5 pounds Pork Butt/Shoulder; 3 tablespoons Cumin; 3 tablespoons Oregano; 2 tablespoons Garlic Powder; 1 tablespoon Chili Powder; 1 tablespoon Basil; 1 tablespoon Coriander; 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt; 1 tablespoon Black Pepper; 2 bottles Beer; 2 cups Orange Juice; 1/4 cup Olive Oil

Servings: persons

14.5 pounds Pork Butt/Shoulder
3 tablespoons Cumin
3 tablespoons Oregano
2 tablespoons Garlic Powder
1 tablespoon Chili Powder
1 tablespoon Basil
1 tablespoon Coriander
1 tablespoon Kosher Salt
1 tablespoon Black Pepper
2 bottles Beer
2 cups Orange Juice
1/4 cup Olive Oil

1
Combine all spices, mix well, and divide in half.
2
Chunk pork into large fist size pieces.
3
Using Saute mode and working in batches, generously olive oil, salt and pepper chunks. Brown all sides thoroughly.
4
Pour 1 beer and 1 cup of orange juice into the pot. Brush sides and bottom picking up any brown bits.
5
In two layers, return half of the meat to the pot, seasoning each thoroughly with 1/4 of the seasoning.
6
Cook under pressure for 80 minutes.
7
Allow to cool, pick out fat and store with cooking juices.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14.5 pounds Pork Butt/Shoulder, 3 tablespoons Cumin, 3 tablespoons Oregano, 2 tablespoons Garlic Powder, and more.

Yes, Instapot Carnitas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Instapot Carnitas

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