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Carnitas Pressure Cooker Recipe

Delicious and tender carnitas made easy with 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: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Pork shoulder cut into chunks
  • 1 cup Orange juice
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Add all ingredients to the pressure cooker.
  2. 2. Lock the lid and cook on high pressure for 60 minutes.
  3. 3. Allow the pressure to release naturally.
  4. 4. Shred the pork with two forks and mix with the juices.
  5. 5. Serve with tortillas and your favorite toppings.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Carnitas, Pressure Cooker
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