This Instant Pot pork tacos recipe is so delicious and you won't believe how easy it is to make. It's an easy entertaining idea that's a crowd-pleaser. The pulled pork shoulder carnitas can also be used in burritos, fajitas, nachos, or as part of a rice bowl.
Mix together oregano, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper and Mexican chili powder. Rub spice mix all over pork shoulder and place it in the Instant Pot.
Combine onion, garlic, orange juice, broth, and lime juice and pour this mixture over the pork.
Close the lid and pressure cook on High Pressure for 90 minutes.
Open the Instant Pot and carefully remove pork from the Instant Pot, place it in a bowl and let it cool for a few minutes.
Using two forks or meat shredder claws, shred the pork. It should be very tender. Discard any large pieces of fat, if desired.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the onion mixture from the liquid in the Instant Pot and add it to the cooked pork.
Heat oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat.
Place desired amount of shredded pork in the frying pan and press down gently.
Pour 2 to 3 tablespoon of the juices from the Instant Pot over the meat to moisten the pork while it’s cooking.
Fry the pork mixture until it is browned and crisp on the bottom. Don’t flip the meat over, just fry it on one side, about 6 to 8 minutes.
To serve, place pork carnitas in a heated corn tortilla and add your choice of fillings.
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Notes
Prep time does not include steps that are already accounted for in the ingredient list, e.g. chopped onions, minced garlic, etc.
If you want to cook the pork for a shorter time, cut the pieces into smaller 2-inch chunks and pressure cook for 40 minutes.
To serve, place a few tablespoons of the Instant Pot carnitas in a flour or corn tortilla. Add your choice of toppings: chopped onion, queso fresco (Mexican cheese), shredded cabbage, cilantro, guacamole, avocado, tomatoes, salsa, jalapenos. Adjust seasonings to taste. If you like your Instant Pot carnitas to be spicier, you could add chopped jalapenos or a chipotle pepper in adobo sauce.