{"id":23781,"date":"2020-03-31T06:38:17","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T13:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/blog\/?p=23781"},"modified":"2023-03-13T19:13:15","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T02:13:15","slug":"pork-carnitas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/pork-carnitas\/","title":{"rendered":"Pork Carnitas in the Pressure Cooker"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This Pork Carnitas recipe is a leaner flavorful variation of the traditional recipe that can be made at home quickly in the pressure cooker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Carnitas are traditionally cooked in lard over 3 or 4 hours to produce a tender juicy meat with crispy edges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This method takes a little over an hour (mostly hands off) in the pressure cooker. A quick broil at the end gives you the classic crispy exterior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or skip that step and save yourself some time. The tender pork and juice is still delicious. At least according to my teen who complemented me without prompting<\/strong> the last time I made it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What kind of Pressure Cooker Should I Use?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have an Instant Pot and stove top pressure cooker. I love both and will not chose between them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, I do a lot of canning and despite what some electric models claim, the USDA does not recommend using electric models<\/a> to process low acid foods because the temperature cannot be verified. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Serve Pressure Cooker Carnitas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Serve the carnitas meat over rice or in burritos, tacos, lettuce wraps, etc. Add some chopped cilantro, homemade salsa<\/a> and guacamole on the side for extra authenticity.<\/p>\n\n\n

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