These Instant Pot carnitas are tender, juicy, and full of flavor. And they're perfect for meal prep since you can use them in tacos, bowls, and many more quick and delicious dishes!
1large orange juicedaround ½ cup. Reserve the rind
1lime juicedaround ¼ cup. Reserve the rind
4clovesgarlicminced
2teaspoonsground cumin
1teaspoondried oregano
Instructions
Add all of the sauce ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine.
Set the Instant Pot to Saute mode and preheat. Season the pork with salt and pepper then add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pot. Working in batches to avoid crowding the pot, sear the pork cues on all sides then transfer to a plate.
Cook the onion and jalapeño (optional) for 3-4 minutes until softened then turn off the pot.
Add around ½ cup of the sauce to the pot and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the pork, bay leaves, the rinds of the orange and lime to the pot then pour in the remaining sauce.
Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes. Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully vent any remaining pressure before opening the lid.
Preheat your oven broiler, then remove the pork chunks using a slotted spoon and transfer to a sheet pan and shred by pulling in opposite directions with two forks. Pour about ½ cup of the cooking liquid over the shredded pork, then spread it out on the sheet pan to an even layer.
Broil the pork for 3 to 4 minutes until browned, then flip the meat and broil for another 3 to 4 minutes until the edges are well browned and crispy. Remove from the oven and serve.