Pressure Cooker Carnitas Fast!

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 17
Pressure Cooker Carnitas Fast! Mouth-Watering Mexican Pork Dish
in Mexican

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 lbs boneless pork shoulder
1 can salsa verde
1 onion
6 garlic cloves
30 corn tortillas ( more or less )
1 jalapeno pepper
1 can pinto beans
1 tablespoon cooking oil ( use whatever . I used olive oil because it was handy )
1 teaspoon salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10-12
Calories
396
Sugar
1g
Fat
23g
Pressure Cooker Carnitas Fast is a Mexican dish that's known for its juicy and flavorful pork served on soft tortillas. Carnitas is a popular Mexican dish that is characterized by chunks of pork that have been slow-cooked and then crisped up before being served. This recipe puts a unique spin on the dish by using a pressure cooker to cut down the cooking time, making it a quick and easy weeknight dinner option. The flavors of garlic, onions, and jalapeno peppers are combined with tangy salsa verde for an irresistible combination. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or party, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Instructions

1.Cut the pork shoulder into medium-sized cubes and season with salt.
2.Heat up the cooking oil in a pressure cooker and add the pork cubes. Cook for a few minutes and then add in the chopped onion.
3.Next add the minced garlic, salsa verde and the chopped jalapeno pepper. Stir everything together.
4.Close the pressure cooker and adjust the heat to high. Cook for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes release the pressure using the fast release option according to the instructions of your pressure cooker.
5.Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and add the pinto beans. Mix everything together and cook for a few more minutes.
6.To serve, heat up the corn tortillas in a frying pan or in the microwave.
7.Fill the tortillas with the carnitas mixture and serve hot.

PROS

Pressure Cooker Carnitas Fast is a deliciously fragrant and flavorful pork dish that is easy to make.
The pressure cooker method makes the pork tender and juicy in minutes.

CONS

This recipe uses a pressure cooker so caution is needed during cooking.
Moreover, using a pressure cooker is critical for this recipe’s success since it usually takes a long time to make a stew.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe features pork, which is an excellent source of protein. Pinto beans are rich in fiber, which helps regulate blood sugar levels and helps lower cholesterol levels. Additionally, Jalapeno peppers are a good source of vitamin C, which helps the immune system stay strong.

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