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Crispy Pork Carnitas
These Crispy Pork Carnitas start with citrus-seasoned pork cooked until tender, then finished in a hot skillet for perfectly caramelized edges. The combination of lime, orange, and warm spices creates rich flavor while keeping the pork juicy inside and crispy outside. Ideal for tacos, burritos, or meal prep.
Ingredients
3 lb pork shoulder, cut into 1–2 inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
⅓ cup lime juice
1 large orange
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
1. Season pork pieces with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, cumin, oregano, and lime juice.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear pork pieces until browned on all sides.
3. Add minced garlic, chicken broth, and the juice of one orange to the Instant Pot.
4. Transfer seared pork into the Instant Pot.
5. Cook on high pressure for 70 minutes, then allow natural release for 10 minutes before releasing remaining pressure.
6. Shred the pork using two forks.
7. Heat a skillet with a little olive oil and cook shredded pork in batches until edges are crispy.