Posted on Monday, April 22, 2024
Instant Pot Pork Loin Carnitas Tacos
Prep: 15 minutes plus pressurizing and standing
Pressure Cook/Broil: 45 minutes
Serves: 12
Ingredients
- 1 Swift G.T. Boneless Center-Cut Pork Loin, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 4 pounds)
- 1 cup Food Club Vegetable Oil
- 2 teaspoons Food Club Ground Cumin
- 2 teaspoons Food Club Oregano Leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Food Club Chili Seasoning Mix
- 1 teaspoon Food Club Black Pepper
- 1/2 cup Fresh Harvest Orange Juice
- 24 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- Optional Toppings:
- Food Club Salsa
- Food Club Sour Cream
- Sliced avocados
- Chopped jalapeños
- Thinly sliced radishes
- Queso fresco
- Lime wedges
Directions
- On 6-quart Instant Pot, select “meat” setting. In large bowl, toss pork, oil, cumin, oregano, seasoning mix and pepper; transfer to Instant Pot and stir in orange juice. Place lid on Instant Pot and close pressure valve to seal; pressure cook on high 35 minutes.
- Quick release pressure; let stand 15 minutes. Remove lid and transfer pork to large bowl; reserve liquid.
- With 2 forks, shred pork. Preheat broiler to high; line rimmed baking pan with nonstick aluminum foil. Heat tortillas as label directs.
- Spread shredded pork on prepared pan; broil 10 minutes or until crisp and browned, stirring once halfway through cooking. Makes about 6 cups.
- Serve carnitas in tortillas drizzled with reserved liquid and toppings, if desired. Makes 24 tacos.