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Pressure Cooker Carnitas with Instant Pot

Author Jacqueline

Ingredients

  • 7 lbs bone-in pork shoulder
  • 3 tablespoons adobo seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 12 oz beer used: pilsner
  • 3 bay leaves

Instructions

  • Cut the pork shoulder into 2-4 pieces. Season well with adobo and oregano. 
  • Turn the Instant Pot on the Sauté setting. Add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil when heated. Brown the pieces of pork shoulder all sides until golden, then remove and set aside. 
  • Add the rack insert to the pot. Pour in the beer and add the bay leaves. 
  • Place browned pork on the rack insert. Place and lock the lid. Turn to the "Meat" setting for 75 minutes, with the top valve set to "Sealing."
  • After the timer has finished, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure. 
  • Transfer pork to cutting board and finely shred. 
  • Use in tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, or anything your heart desires.