Pulled Pork Carnitas Instant Pot Pork Carnitas A Must Try Recipe

Instant Pot Pulled Pork Carnitas | Easy Pork Carnitas

If you, unlike me, do not collect chile powders for fun, I’m sure you could use just regular red chile powder in these Pulled Pork Carnitas and it will taste great. If you’d like to use orange juice or broth for the liquid, feel free. However, the orange juice will increase the carbs per serving. I was in a hurry (I was putting this together while on a work-related call, so I wasn’t wanting to spend too much time on it). Herein lies the difference between those who blog for a living vs people like me who cook to feed the family while trying to make a living. Short cuts abound in my world. I also cut the meat up into large bite-size chunks because I wanted it to cook relatively quickly, and since it was going to be shredded anyway, I didn’t think it would matter.

What Makes These Instant Pot Pulled Pork Carnitas So Amazing?

Easy. Throw some veggies and a pork butt in your Instant Pot and cook.Low Carb. Only 4 carbs per serving (not including the tortillas)Delicious. Packed with flavor.Authentic. Seasoned with traditional Mexican spices for an authentic dish.

What To Serve With Instant Pot Pulled Pork Carnitas

Looking to kick the deliciousness up a notch? Whip up some of my Air Fried Tomatillo Salsa and put it on top of your pork carnitas! It’ll add some great heat and flavor to really elevate the dish! Another great way to dress your Instant Pot Pulled Pork Carnitas is with this creamy Avocado Tomatillo Salsa! It’s easy, spicy, and delightfully low carb.

Tips And Tricks For This Carnita Recipe

Let me tell you something: DO NOT SKIP the browning step in this pork carnitas recipe. I know it sounds like a pain, but it’s the difference between delicious boiled meat and carnitas. If they’re not crispy, they’re not carnitas. Just notice the difference between the boiled pork and the finished product. That’s all due to the crisping. By the way, this recipe freezes quite well in case you have leftovers or are the meal planning type.

Are Pulled Pork Carnitas Healthy?

This authentic carnitas recipe uses pork that is high in protein. I used low carb ingredients to keep it healthy for people watching their carb intake or living a Ketogenic lifestyle. If you add in delicious veggies to round out the recipe, you can bet it’s a healthy carnitas recipe.

How To Make Instant Pot Pulled Pork Carnitas

Don’t be intimidated by this Pulled Pork Carnitas recipe! Here are the simple steps to making them perfectly every time:

Want More Pork Recipes?

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Originally Published March 29, 2017