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Instant Pot Carnitas

1 h 35 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @boujeebudgetgirl40 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • pork loin (cut into large chunks)Meat1.2 kg
  • onion (quartered)Produce1 piece
  • lard (a good-sized spoonful)Other60 g
  • cola (Coke, Dr Pepper or root beer)Beverages240 ml
  • orange and pineapple juice (one container)Beverages500 ml
  • orange pepper (seeded and chopped)Produce1 piece
  • bay leafSpices2 pieces
  • cinnamon stickSpices1 piece
  • saltSpices10 g

per serving

Nutrition

376kcal

Carbs
13 g
Proteins
42 g
Fat
18 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Pressure cooker
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Sear the pork

    • Set the Instant Pot to sauté and melt the lard.
    • Add the pork loin and onion and sear the meat on all sides.
    Step 1

  2. Add the braising liquid

    • Pour in the cola and the orange and pineapple juice.
    • Add the orange pepper, bay leaves, cinnamon stick and salt.
    Step 2

  3. Pressure cook

    • Lock the lid and cook on high pressure until the pork shreds easily.
    • Larger pieces of meat will need a little longer.
    Step 3

  4. Shred and serve

    • Release the pressure, then shred the pork in its juices.
    • Serve in tacos or as desired.
    Step 4
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