Instant Pot Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork)

Name: Instant Pot Carnitas (Mexican Pulled Pork)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds trimmed (boneless pork shoulder blade roast, cut into 4 pieces); 2 teaspoons kosher salt; black pepper (to taste); 6 cloves garlic (cut into sliver); 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin; 1/2 teaspoon sazon (I used homemade); 1/4 teaspoon dry oregano; 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth; 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (to taste); 2 bay leaves; 1/4 teaspoon dry adobo seasoning (I used Goya); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h 20min

This is the best Instant Pot Carnitas recipe! Make quick and juicy Mexican pulled pork in the pressure cooker to use in tacos, burrito bowls, taco salads, and more.

Updated at: Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:09:16 GMT