Instant Pot Crispy Carnitas
 
 
The Instant Pot makes this Crispy Pork Carnitas recipe super quick & easy while cooking in the most delicious Cuban mojo sauce!
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: instant pot
Serves: Yield: 6-8 servings
Ingredients
  • PORK
  • 1 (2-2 ½ pound) lean boneless pork roast, excess fat trimmed, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • salt and pepper
  • ½ tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 batch mojo sauce (see below)
  • for serving: chopped fresh cilantro leaves and fresh salsa
MOJO SAUCE INGREDIENTS:
  • ½ cup beer (or chicken stock)
  • ½ head of garlic, cloves separated, peeled and minced
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
  • FRESH PINEAPPLE SALSA
  • 1 cup finely-diced fresh pineapple
  • ¼ cup finely-chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup finely-diced red onion
  • 1 tablespoons lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ jalapeño, seeded and finely-diced
  • salt and pepper
Directions
  1. MOJO SAUCE:
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mojo sauce ingredients until combined. Set aside until ready to use.
  3. TO MAKE THE INSTANT POT CRISPY CARNITAS:
  4. Season pork chunks on all sides with salt and pepper.
  5. Click the “Sauté” setting on the Instant Pot. Add the oil, followed by half of the pork, and sear — turning every 45-60 seconds or so — until the pork is browned on all sides. Transfer pork to a separate clean plate, and repeat with the remaining pork, searing until it has browned on all sides. Press “Cancel” to turn off the heat.
  6. Pour in the mojo sauce, and toss briefly to combine with the pork. Close lid securely and set vent to “Sealing”.
  7. Cook on high pressure for 30 minutes, followed by a natural release (about 15 minutes).
  8. Carefully turn the vent to “Venting”, just to release any extra pressure that might still be in there. Then remove the lid.
  9. Set the oven broiler to high heat.
  10. Shred the pork with two forks. Then transfer it with a slotted spoon to a large baking sheet. Spoon about a third of the leftover juices evenly on top of the pork. Then broil for 4-5 minutes, or until the edges of the pork begin browning and crisping up. Remove the sheet from the oven, then ladle a remaining third of the juices from the Instant Pot evenly over the pork, and then give it a good toss with some tongs. Broil for an additional 5 minutes to get the meat even more crispy. Then remove and ladle the final third of the juices over the pork and toss to combine.
  11. Serve with the Pineapple salsa.
  12. PINEAPPLE SALSA:
  13. Toss all ingredients together in a medium mixing bowl until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste, also adding in extra lime juice if desired.
  14. Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro, then serve warm in tacos, burritos, salads, or whatever sounds good to you!
Recipe by Recipes to Try at https://recipestotry.ca/instant-pot-crispy-carnitas/