Crispy pressure cooker carnitas are juicy, fall apart tender, and ready in only 1 hour and 10 minutes!
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- pork shoulder - seasonings - broth - lime juice - chopped cilantro
To freeze any leftovers, place the carnitas and all the juices in an airtight freeze-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months!
*Quick Tip!*
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Add the lime juice and broth to the pressure cooker. Place the seasoned pork on top and cover with the lid. Pressure cooker on high for 40 minutes.
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Let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes. Once the 15 minutes have passed, manually release the remaining pressure. Uncover and shred the carnitas with 2 forks.
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At this point, you can mix in the juice of 1 lime, some chopped cilantro, and serve it immediately.
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