Instant Pot Pork Carnitas

Source : Season Pork Shoulder With Pepper And Salt Then Sear In Instant Pot With Saute Function Until Browned On All Sidesallow Meat To Cool Then Use A Sharp K...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : November 2, 2025

Step:

  1. Season pork shoulder with pepper and salt, then sear in instant pot with saute function until browned on all sides

  2. Allow meat to cool, then use a sharp knife to cut into meat and insert slivers of garlic throughout

  3. Combine cumin, sazon, oregano, dry adobo seasoning, and garlic powder, and rub into meat on all sides

  4. Add chicken broth, bay leaves, and Chipotle peppers to the pot. Cook using the meat function on high pressure for 45 minutes.


Ingredients

  1. 2 1/2 lbs boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt)
  2. 2 tsp kosher salt
  3. to taste black pepper
  4. 6 cloves garlic
  5. 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  6. 1 packet sazon
  7. 1/2 tsp oregano
  8. 3/4 cup chicken broth
  9. 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (or 3 tbsp pureed
  10. 2 bay leaves
  11. 1/4 tsp dry adobo seasoning
  12. 1/2 tsp garlic powder

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