Instant Pot Carnitas

Ingredients

• 3-4 lbs boneless pork roast or pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks
• salt and cracked pepper
• olive oil for searing the pork
• 1 cup beef stock (or chicken, or veggies stock)
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 large limes, juiced (or 1/4 cup lime juice)
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Season pork chunks on all sides with salt...: Season pork chunks on all sides with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients...: In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients together, except the oil, to make the sauce; set aside.

3. 3

   Click the SAUTE setting on the Instant Pot....: Click the SAUTE setting on the Instant Pot. Add the oil, and half of the pork. Sear on all sides, remove from the instant pot to a bowl, and sear the second half.

4. 4

   Return the first half of the seared pork...: Return the first half of the seared pork to the instant pot. Add the sauce and stir until the pork is evenly coated.

5. 5

   Close lid securely and make sure it locks...: Close lid securely and make sure it locks into place.

6. 6

   Select PRESSURE COOK and set the timer for...: Select PRESSURE COOK and set the timer for 25 minutes.

7. 7

   When the time is up. Press CANCEL and...: When the time is up. Press CANCEL and allow the steam to naturally release (about 10 minutes).

8. 8

   Transfer the pork to a cutting board and...: Transfer the pork to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Serve hot in tacos, burritos, or in quesadillas.

9. 9

   For crispier pork carnitas, transfer the shredded pork...: For crispier pork carnitas, transfer the shredded pork to a baking sheet and broil in the oven 6-8 minutes, or until the desired crispiness is achieved.