Pressure Cooker Pork Carnitas
Pressure Cooker Pork Carnitas feature tender, pull-apart pork infused with citrusy orange, mellow onion, and warm spices, finished with a juicy, richly seasoned bite. Perfect piled into tacos, burrito bowls, or nachos for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, it balances savory depth with a hint of brightness. The texture is ideal for shredding and crisping under the broiler if you like extra edges.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves24
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Pork Carnitas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Trim any excess fat from the pork butt; cut the pork into 2-inch cubes and place them in a large bowl.
- 2
Mix the salt, oregano, cumin, black pepper, chile powder, and paprika in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture onto the pork cubes. Lightly coat the seasoned pork cubes with olive oil; transfer them to a pressure cooker. Cover the pork cubes with orange juice, the onion, and the garlic.
- 3
Cover the pork cubes with orange juice, the onion, and the garlic.
- 4
Secure the lid on the pressure cooker and lock it; bring to full pressure over medium heat until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 60 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally, about 15 minutes.
- 5
Remove the pork from the pressure cooker and shred the meat.
- Calories 165.36 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 8.09 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 2.23 g 1%
- Total Fat 13.88 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 6.11 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 173.12 mg High 58%
- Sodium 25.75 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.33 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.98 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 27.06 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.28 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 52.78 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1.21 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 5.31 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Pork Carnitas is made with 11 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Dried Oregano, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 165.36 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Pork Carnitas made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Dried Oregano, Garlic, Ground Cumin. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Pork Carnitas?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 165.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Pork Carnitas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Pork Carnitas healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Pork Carnitas has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 165.36 calories and 8.09 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 6.11 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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