Instant Pot Carnitas Recipe

Name: Instant Pot Carnitas Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2.5 pound boneless pork shoulder (cut into large chunks); 2 tablespoons salt (divided); 1 tablespoon Spanish paprika; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 1/2 cup water; 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano; 2 cloves garlic smashed; 2 oranges (juiced (or 1/2 cup orange juice)); 12 ounces Coke (sugar cane version, if possible); 2 bay leaves

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:45min

Instant Pot Carnitas are made with orange juice, spices, and Coke to create deliciously tender little meats that can be used on burritos, tacos, or whatever you like.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:20:10 GMT