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Instant Pot Pork Carnitas (Paleo, Whole30)

Whole30 and paleo compliant, these carnitas are tender, juicy, and crispy in all the right places!
Course Carnitas, Dinner, Whole30
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 10 servings
Calories 366kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 lb Pork Butt or Shoulder
  • 3 Tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 1 c Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
  • ½ c Lime Juice Approx 3 Limes
  • ¼ c Coconut Aminos
  • ½ c Chicken Bone Broth
  • 4 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • ½ Tbsp Cumin
  • 1 Tbsp Paprika
  • 1.5 Tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 ½ tsp Pepper
  • Toppings as desired

Instructions

  • Combine paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Remove any extra fat from pork and cut into approx 8 pieces, 2-3 inches wide. Pat them dry with a paper towel and rub the spice mix evenly over each piece of pork.
  • Set the instant pot to “saute” setting and add the oil. When hot, add the pork pieces and sear on each side. This will have to be done in two batches.
  • While the pork is searing, combine orange juice, coconut aminos, chicken bone broth, lime juice, garlic, cumin and cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl.
  • When the pork has finished searing, remove it from the instant pot. Add the juice to the instant pot and using a wooden spoon or spatula, scrape off the brown bits on the bottom of the pot.
  • Turn off the instant pot, and add the pork back in with the juice. Set to “pressure cook” for 35 minutes and make sure the valve is in the sealed position.
  • Once finished, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes before manually releasing and removing the pork to shred (Do NOT discard juice).
  • Spread shredded pork evenly on a baking sheet. Drizzle a ¼ cup of reserved juice over the pork and place in the oven to broil for 5 minutes - keep a close eye on it at this point as it can go from crisp to burnt quickly!
  • Remove, top with desired toppings and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 696mg | Potassium: 890mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 613IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg