Servings: 8 people
Calories: 315kcal
Ingredients
Carnitas Dry Rub
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Ground cumin
- 2 ½ tsp Dried oregano
- 2 ½ tsp light brown sugar
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 ½ tsp paprika
Pork Carnitas
- 3 ½ pounds boneless pork shoulder
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
- Trim any skin and excess fat from pork. Using a sharp knife, cut pork into chunks about 2 inches wide.
- To make the carnitas dry rub, in a small bowl, combine salt, cumin, dried oregano, brown sugar, dried basil, chili powder, and paprika. Stir with a fork or small whisk until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Generously coat pork with dry rub seasoning.
- Put seasoned pork in your Instant Pot and add orange juice and water.
- Secure lid on Instant Pot, make sure the pressure valve is set to the sealed position.
- Cook on High/Manual for 45 minutes.
- Allow Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 15 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Shred pork with forks or using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Spread shredded pork across a large metal baking tray and broil at 500 degrees F for 5 minutes.
- Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcal
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