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Instant Pot Paleo & Keto Carnitas

Instant Pot Paleo & Keto Carnitas Recipe

I searched for awhile to find a recipe that didn't have added sugar, and this one is terrific. Good thing I doubled it because it didn't last. Recipe posted as listed. Courtesy of gnom-gnom.com. Serving size is estimated.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Calories 406.4 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into extra large cubes
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 orange, halved
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

To Serve

  • tortillas or romaine lettuce
  • fresh cilantro (ribboned or minced)
  • lime wedge
  • onion (finely minced)
  • salsa

Instructions
 

  • Pat meat dry and cut into large cubes. Season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper and set aside.
  • Set instant pot to Saute and heat olive oil. Add meat (working in batches if needed), and sear for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until browned. Press cancel to turn off heat.
  • Add in remaining ingredients, squeezing orange into the mix before adding it inches Yes, you want the whole orange in the mix. Toss to combine.
  • Lock lid in place, close pressure valve and press Meat. Adjust cooking time for 30 minutes and cook. Allow pressure to release naturally (roughly 20 minutes). Remove lid and shred meat with two forks (in the instant or a tray).
  • For crispy carnitas: Turn on the oven broiler while carnitas are cooking. Once meat is shredded, transfer to a baking tray along with some of the juice and broil for 3 to 6 minutes until the edges begin to brown and crisp.
  • Serve right away with desired toppings.

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Nutrition

Serving: 204gCalories: 406.4kcalCarbohydrates: 7.7gProtein: 26.8gFat: 29.7gSaturated Fat: 9.8gCholesterol: 107.3mgSodium: 877.1mgFiber: 1.8gSugar: 3.4g
Keyword < 4 Hours, Meat, Pork, Very Low Carbs
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