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CARNITAS TACOS
PREP: 15 MINUTES | COOK: 40 MINUTES | MAKES: 12 TACOS
APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 7 MINUTES | PRESSURE RELEASE: QUICK
INTERMEDIATE RECIPE
DIRECTIONS
1 Place pork, garlic, orange juice and zest,
oregano, salt, pepper, and chili powder in pot.
Stir to combine.
2 Place onion and stock in pot.
3 Assemble pressure lid, making sure the pressure
release valve is in the SEAL position. Select
PRESSURE and set to HIGH. Set time to
20 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin.
4 When pressure cooking is complete, quick release
the pressure by moving the pressure release valve
to the VENT position. Carefully remove lid when
unit has finished releasing pressure.
5 Using silicone-tipped tongs, remove onion from
pot and shred pork. Then, select SEAR/SAUTÉ
and set to MD:HI. Allow pork to simmer for
10 minutes, or until the liquid in pot is reduced,
stirring occasionally.
6 Once liquid is reduced, stir agave nectar into the
shredded pork. Close crisping lid. Select BROIL
and set time to 8 minutes. Select START/STOP
to begin.
7 When cooking is complete, stir in cilantro or
parsley and add salt if needed. Place carnitas into
tortillas and assemble with your favorite toppings.
INGREDIENTS
3 pounds uncooked boneless pork shoulder,
cut in 1-inch cubes
9 cloves garlic, peeled, crushed
Juice and zest of 1 orange
2 teaspoons dried oregano (or 20 leaves fresh)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
1
/2 large onion, peeled
3
/4 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock
3 tablespoons agave nectar
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
18 (6-inch) corn or flour tortillas, for serving
TOPPINGS
Avocado, sliced
Red onion, thinly sliced
Hot sauce
Sour cream
Lime wedges
TIP Save remaining spice blend and use it for roasting
vegetables or seasoning fish.