Instant Pot Pork Loin Carnitas Tacos

Instant Pot Pork Loin Carnitas Tacos

Prep: 15 minutes plus pressurizing and standing

Pressure Cook/Broil: 45 minutes

Serves: 12 

Ingredients

  • 1 Swift G.T. Boneless Center-Cut Pork Loin, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 4 pounds)
  • 1 cup Food Club Vegetable Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Food Club Ground Cumin 
  • 2 teaspoons Food Club Oregano Leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Food Club Chili Seasoning Mix
  • 1 teaspoon Food Club Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Harvest Orange Juice 
  • 24 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • Optional Toppings:
    • Food Club Salsa
    • Food Club Sour Cream
    • Sliced avocados
    • Chopped jalapeños
    • Thinly sliced radishes
    • Queso fresco
    • Lime wedges

Directions

  1. On 6-quart Instant Pot, select “meat” setting. In large bowl, toss pork, oil, cumin, oregano, seasoning mix and pepper; transfer to Instant Pot and stir in orange juice. Place lid on Instant Pot and close pressure valve to seal; pressure cook on high 35 minutes.
  2. Quick release pressure; let stand 15 minutes. Remove lid and transfer pork to large bowl; reserve liquid.
  3. With 2 forks, shred pork. Preheat broiler to high; line rimmed baking pan with nonstick aluminum foil. Heat tortillas as label directs.
  4. Spread shredded pork on prepared pan; broil 10 minutes or until crisp and browned, stirring once halfway through cooking. Makes about 6 cups.
  5. Serve carnitas in tortillas drizzled with reserved liquid and toppings, if desired. Makes 24 tacos.