Crispy Carnitas Recipe (Instant Pot)

This is an easy way to make homemade Crispy Carnitas with the help of the Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker. Crispy Carnitas are great as Tacos or with Mexican Rice and Refried Beans as a meal.

Crispy Carnitas (Instant Pot)

Ingredients:
3 lbs Pork Shoulder (cut in 2" pieces)
2 tbsp EVO Oil
1/3 cup fresh Lime Juice
1 cup fresh Orange Juice
1 cup dark Mex Beer
6 Garlic Cloves (chopped)
1 Jalapeno (chopped)
1 tsp ground Cumin
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Oregano
1 tsp Pepper

Set Instant Pot to Sauté, add EVO Oil. When hot sear each piece, when brown on all sides place on Baking Sheet.
Pour Lime Juice in Pot and scrape bottom to remove the brown bits. Return the seared Meat and add Orange Juice, Beer, Garlic, Jalapeno, Cumin, Onion Powder, Salt, Oregano and Pepper.
Combine well, close and secure Lid. Set Instant Pot to Pressure Cook for 40 Minutes. Once cooking is completed use a natural release (15 Min) to depressurize.
Open Lid and remove Meat using a Spider, place on a Baking Sheet. Shred the Pork with 2 forks, spreading into a even layer. Cover shredded Pork with 5 tbsp of cooking liquid and broil 2-3 Minutes, until crispy.
Enjoy!