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Carnitas Pressure Cooker Recipe

This Carnitas recipe is perfect for a quick and delicious meal using a pressure cooker.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Pork shoulder cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
  • 1 cup Orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 large Onion quartered
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced

Instructions 

  1. 1. Season the pork chunks with salt, cumin, and oregano.
  2. 2. Place the pork in the pressure cooker and add orange juice, chicken broth, onion, and garlic.
  3. 3. Lock the lid and cook on high pressure for 60 minutes.
  4. 4. Once done, allow the pressure to release naturally.
  5. 5. Remove the pork and shred it with two forks.
  6. 6. Optional: Broil the shredded pork in the oven for a few minutes to get crispy edges.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Carnitas, Pork, Pressure Cooker
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