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Instant Pot Shredded Pork & Pork Carnitas

A lovely "basic" shredded pork that can be turned into different meals - like carnitas.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 5 lb. pork shoulder
  • 1 cup broth
  • 3 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder

Instructions

  • Remove the pork shoulder from the fridge 30 minutes prior to cooking. Cooking meat that is cold can cause it to shrink and be tough.
  • Set the Pressure Cooker to Saute on Highest setting, on the Instant Pot: Press “Saute” button, then the “Adjust” button, until the “More” is selected.
  • Heat until the screen says HOT, add the oil and then place the pork in the pot and saute for 3-5 minutes. Flip and add the broth.
  • For an Instant Pot press “Cancel” (to turn to off).
  • Then Press “Pressure” it should default to “High,” if not press “Pressure” until the light is on “High.”
  • Adjust the Time with the + button and set the time for 90 minutes. Make sure the Steam Release knob is set to “Sealing."
  • In 10 seconds the Instant Pot will turn to ON. Once it comes to pressure you will see the cook time display and begin to count down.
  • When the cooking cycle is done it will sound a series of beeps to indicate the time is done. Once the cooking cycle is done, the display begins to count minutes.
  • For larger cuts of meat, I do a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) for 10 minutes. This means do not do anything until the display time reaches 10 minutes, then move the pressure release knob to “Vent” to release any remaining pressure.
  • Shred pork once done and use in a variety of recipes including Pork Nachos, Gyros, Carnitas and more!

Notes

To make a Carnitas, toss 2-3 cups of this shredded pork with 2-3 Tbsp taco seasoning. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to skillet, and then toss seasoned shredded pork in skillet for 3-4 minutes to reheat. Serve in corn tortillas with favorite toppings.