Pressure Cooker Carnitas

Pressure Cooker Carnitas
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    381

Unleash the rich, savory flavors of traditional carnitas in a fraction of the time with this pressure cooker method. Perfectly tender and bursting with authentic taste, these carnitas are ideal for taco nights, fiesta feasts, or any occasion calling for a delectable, crowd-pleasing main course. The flavorful broth is a bonus for future culinary adventures!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    3 g
  • Cholesterol
    43 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    16 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    131 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 2 mins Heat the canola oil in a pressure cooker over medium-high heat. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Brown the pork cubes on all sides in the hot oil. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Stir in the poblano, jalapeno, and serrano peppers, onion, garlic, coriander, cumin, and beef broth. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Lock the lid onto the pressure cooker, bring the cooker up to pressure, and reduce heat to maintain steady pressure. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 hrs Cook under medium steady pressure for 1 hour.

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Recipe View 15 mins Remove the cooker from the heat, place in the sink, and run cold water over the lid of the cooker until the pressure has been fully released. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Carefully remove the lid and serve the carnitas. Shred the pork before serving for easier taco assembly.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider searing the pork shoulder in batches to avoid overcrowding the pressure cooker.
Adjust the amount of chili peppers to your spice preference. Remember that the heat will intensify during cooking.
Don't discard the leftover broth! It's liquid gold and can be used as a base for soups, stews, or sauces.
Serve with your favorite taco toppings such as white corn tortillas, guacamole, pico de gallo, cilantro, lime wedges, and pickled onions.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 127 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Stella Moore

    This is my go-to carnitas recipe now. It's perfect for meal prepping, and the family always raves about it!

  • Carmelo Stanton

    I loved the depth of flavor from the combination of peppers and spices. I used the leftover broth to make a delicious chili.

  • Jerald Lakin

    This recipe is a game-changer! The carnitas were so tender and flavorful, and the pressure cooker made it incredibly easy and fast.

  • Taylor Johnson

    I was a bit intimidated by the pressure cooker, but this recipe was so straightforward and easy to follow. The results were amazing!

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