Large Family Instant Pot Pork Carnitas | Dairy-Free Option
This easy carnitas recipe is made in the instant pot and feeds a large family or big crowd. Make them for your next large family gathering or potluck.
Ingredients
- 6 pounds boneless pork shoulder cut into 2 inch pieces
- 8 cloves garlic minced or 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
For serving:
- Tortillas
- Pico de gallo
- Shredded cheese
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Leave off the cheese and sour cream to make it dairy-free.
Instructions
- Place dry seasonings into a gallon zip-top bag and shake together.
- Add the pork to the bag, seal, and shake to coat. Transfer to the electric pressure cooker.
- Add the liquid smoke to the beef broth and stir to combine. Pour the beef broth over the pork.
- Cover the electric pressure cooker with the lid and set the valve to “sealing.” Program the electric pressure to cook on “manual” or “pressure cook” for 35 minutes.
- When the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally.
- Carefully remove the lid of the electric pressure cooker and transfer the pork to a casserole dish or baking pan using a slotted spoon. Shred the pork with two forks.
- To keep the meat from drying out, pour about ½ cup of the cooking liquid over the meat.
- Preheat the oven to broil. When the oven is ready, place the baking pan in the oven and broil for 4 to 6 minutes or until the edges of the pork are crispy.
- Serve the pork with tortillas and your choice of toppings. The pork carnitas can also be used in quesadillas and burritos.