Instant Pot Mini – Pork Carnitas

Tender, flavorful Instant Pot Mini – Pork Carnitas are a taco meat, burrito filling, or whatever you want them to be! Carnitas are my favorite because they are easy to make and so delicious!

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INGREDIENTS

Step-by-step instructions!

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To a mixing bowl, add the oil, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, coriander powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.

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Add the pork chunks to the spice mixture and toss to cover all of the meat with the mixture.

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Press the Sauté button 2 or 3 times until "More" is highlighted. When display reads “Hot” add the meat. Cook until browned on all sides, but not done.

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Add onion, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick and cook until onions are tender, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze.

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Add the garlic and cook for a few seconds, stirring constantly.

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