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Pressure Cooker Pork Carnitas

Mommy Hates Cooking
Mommy Hates Cooking

Make easy Pressure Cooker Pork Carnitas, naturally gluten-free and easy to serve a crowd!

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Pressure Cooker Pork Carnitas

Pressure Cooker Pork Carnitas

ByMommy Hates CookingMommy Hates Cooking
Difficultyeasy

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Instructions

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  1. Step 1

    Begin by brushing the pot of the pressure cooker with Olive Oil.

  2. Step 2

    Cut the pork to fit, I did about 4 large pieces.

  3. Step 3

    Set the Pressure Cooker to 'saute' on high and sear the meat for 2-3 minutes on each side.

  4. Step 4

    Cancel or Clear the 'saute' function and change it to 'pressure'.

  5. Step 5

    Leave the meat in the pot after searing it.

  6. Step 6

    Add 1/2 cup water.

  7. Step 7

    Top evenly with salt and pepper.

  8. Step 8

    Evenly pour the diced onion over the pork.

  9. Step 9

    Evenly crush the garlic over the pork.

  10. Step 10

    Cut the lemon and lime in half and squeeze the juice from 1/2 of each over the pork.

  11. Step 11

    Evenly add the chili powder, oregano, and cumin.

  12. Step 12

    Place jalapenos right on top.

  13. Step 13

    Use the pressure cooker lid and secure it in place and move the nozzle to 'seal'.

  14. Step 14

    Cook using the pressure cooker function on high for 45 minutes.

  15. Step 15

    Once the timer goes off, let it naturally release (do nothing) for 20 minutes.

  16. Step 16

    After 20 minutes, set the nozzle to 'vent'.

  17. Step 17

    Carefully remove the lid and remove the pork.

  18. Step 18

    Shred and serve on top of the corn tortillas with corn salsa and other toppings of your choice.

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