Pork Carnitas Tacos

Posted By Ivanka

May 10, 2023

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Celebrate Cinco De Mayo or…anything really... with these delicious pork carnitas. Grab a margarita and you’re ready to party! I like to make them in our Instant Pot® for speed but you can do them in a Dutch oven or slow cooker. Love how this recipe incorporates fresh citrus and a little beer (don’t worry, alcohol burns off when cooking so it’s a fam friendly recipe!).

SERVES: 4

Prep Time

15 MIN

Cook Time

60 MIN

Total Time

1 HOUR 15 MIN

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Ingredients

2-3 lb pork butt or pork shoulder OR 2 pork tenderloins
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 large oranges, juiced
4 limes, juiced
¼ - ½ cup water
1 can/bottle of beer (lager works best)
3 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp coconut sugar (optional)
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper
Taco shells
Cilantro for garnish
Toppings: diced pineapple, diced onion, feta cheese

Directions

1. Trim any excess fat from pork and cut into cubes

2. Season with salt and pepper

3. Hit sauté on your Instant Pot® and add a splash of oil

4. In batches (don’t overcrowd!), sear pork on each side for 1 minute until brown; remove and hit cancel after your last batch

5. Add orange juice, lime juice, beer and ¼ cup of water; scrape bottom to ensure nothing is stuck

6. Return pork and add garlic and spices; stir (if there isn’t enough liquid, add 1/4 cup water)

7. Close lid and pressure cook for 30 minutes; naturally release for 15 minutes

8. Remove pork and shred with 2 forks; meanwhile hit sauté and let the liquid simmer until reduced by half

9. Return pork and toss in reduced sauce

10. Spread on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 4 minutes until top is slightly crispy

11. Assemble tacos and eat!