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Instant Pot Pork Carnitas is your new favorite pork dish. Following this simple recipe results in tender, flavorful meat that can be used for many dishes including tacos, burritos, sandwiches, sliders and more.

Instant Pot Pork Carnitas

The conventional way to make Pork Carnitas is to simmer the pork for hours. Shorten that time and let the Instant Pot electric pressure cooker make this versatile dish in no time at all. Here’s how to make Instant Pot Pork Carnitas.

Equipment Needed

• 6 qt Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker
• measuring spoons
• measuring cups
• mixing bowl

Ingredients

• 3 lb boneless pork butt roast
• 1 cup Coke
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce
• 4 oz diced green chilies
• 1 cup water

Seasoning Mixture

• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1/2 Tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp basil
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch optional
• 1 Tbsp water optional

Instructions

Place all of the seasonings into a small bowl.

Cut the pork into 1-2 inch size pieces.

Place the meat into the pot.

Add 1 cup of water to the pot.

Pour the seasonings all over the pork.

Set the pressure cooker to cook on manual high pressure for 30 minutes.

Do a 30 minute natural pressure release.

Remove the lid and drain any excess liquid.

Place the pork back into the pot.

Mix the Coke, brown sugar, enchilada sauce and green chilies in a small bowl.

Pour the sauce all over the pork.

Set the Instant Pot to saute and stir until sauce thickens.

Use two forks to shred your pork into small pieces.

Serve and enjoy!

Instant Pot Pork Carnitas

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Ingredients

• 3 lb boneless pork butt roast
• 1 cup Coke
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce
• 4 oz diced green chilies
• 1 cup water
• Seasoning Mixture
• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1/2 Tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp basil
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch optional
• 1 Tbsp water optional

Instructions

Place all of the seasonings into a small bowl. Cut the pork into 1-2 inch size pieces. Place the meat into the pot. Add 1 cup of water to the pot. Pour the seasonings all over the pork. Set the pressure cooker to cook on manual high pressure for 30 minutes. Do a 30 minute natural pressure release. Remove the lid and drain any excess liquid. Place the pork back into the pot. Mix the Coke, brown sugar, enchilada sauce and green chilies in a small bowl. Pour the sauce all over the pork. Set the Instant Pot to saute and stir until sauce thickens. Use two forks to shred your pork into small pieces. Serve and enjoy!

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