Directions
- 1Cut the pork shoulder into medium pieces.
- 2Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode.
- 3Add lard to the Instant Pot.
- 4Sear each piece of pork shoulder with salt and set aside when done.
- 5Add more lard to the Instant Pot and scrape the bottom.
- 6Add Pepsi to the Instant Pot.
- 7Add garlic to the Instant Pot.
- 8Add the juice and peel of the orange and lime to the Instant Pot.
- 9Add bay leaves and onion to the Instant Pot.
- 10Place the seared pork back inside the Instant Pot.
- 11Add seasonings (Mexican oregano and cumin) to the Instant Pot.
- 12Add a cup of water to the Instant Pot.
- 13Pressure cook on high for 50 minutes.
- 14Once done and tender, add the meat to a broiling pan with the juices.
- 15Add salt if needed.
- 16Broil until golden for 3-5 minutes.
- 17Serve the carnitas with cooked tortillas and basic toppings like onion, cilantro, salsas, and lime.
Ingredients
- pork shoulder
- orange
- lime
- lard
- Mexican dry oregano
- cumin
- onion
- salt
- garlic
- dry bay leaves
- Pepsi
- 1 cup water
Equipment
Instant Pottongsbroiling panladlecutting boardknife
Tips
- Save your broth after cooking the pork.
- Broil the carnitas until golden brown.
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