Instant Pot Carnitas

Name: Instant Pot Carnitas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: Corn Tortillas; Pickled Onions; 1 avocado (thinly sliced); 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped); 1 lime (cut); 4-6 pounds pork shoulder (slightly trimmed of excess fat and cut into 2-inch cubes); 1 Tablespoon garlic salt; 1 Tablespoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 oranges (sliced in half); 1 lime (sliced in half); 1 cup water

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:40min

The BEST Instant Pot Pork Carnitas are easy to make at home with your electric pressure cooker. A quick pop under the broiler at the end ensures that the carnitas get nice and crispy!

Updated at: Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:20:35 GMT