Instant Pot Carnitas
Get ready to enjoy a flavorful Instant Pot Carnitas Bowl with Rice! This easy recipe brings together tender, juicy pork carnitas with perfectly cooked rice, all in one pot. It's a quick and satisfying meal that’s packed with bold flavors and perfect for any night of the week. Top it with your favorite toppings, and you’ve got a delicious, fuss-free dinner the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- 2.5 Lbs Pork Shoulder meat
- ½ Onion diced
- 3 tablespoon Minced Garlic
- ¾ cup Water
- ¼ cup Lime Juice
- 2 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 1 tablespoon Cumin
- 3 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoon Cooking Oil
Instructions
- Turn your instant pot on to sauté function. set aside and allow to heat up while you make the marinade
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, add your water, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, and salt. mix well until fully incorporated.
- Once your instant pot is hot, pour in your cooking oil. add your onions, and sauté for about 3 minutes until cooked well.
- Place your pork in the pot, and pour the marinade over the meat, and top with the minced garlic.
- Close the instant pot by twisting the lid on and closing the valve by pushing it away from you. set the instant pot to high pressure for 1 hour. it will take some time to build pressure.
- Once your timer is done, allow the instant pot to naturally release for another 15 minutes.
- Once the 15 minutes is done, manually release the instant pot by using a hot pad or towel to twist the valve toward you and open.
- Remove the meat from the instant pot to a cutting board. shred with two forks.enjoy your pork carnitas with rice, and a taco topped with cilantro and lime, or just by itself! enjoy!
Notes
Sauté for Extra Flavor: This will help to lock in the flavors and give the meat a nice color.
Natural Release is Key: Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure after cooking. This helps the meat to retain its juices, making it more tender and flavorful.
Add Freshness with Toppings: Don't forget to add fresh toppings like diced tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, or a squeeze of lime. These additions bring a freshness that balances out the rich flavors of the carnitas.
Nutrition
Calories: 731kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 74gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 239mgSodium: 738mgPotassium: 1621mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1095IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 8mg
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