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Instructions
Turn instant pot on to sauté. Once hot, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Sear pork on all sides. Add salsa verde and mojo marinade on top of pork. Stir to combine.
For a 3 lb pork roast, cook at pressure for 65 minutes (I used the meat/stew setting). For a 2 lb pork roast, cook at pressure for 50 minutes.
Do a quick release of steam. Shred pork in a large bowl and reserve the liquid pork was cooked in.
Crispy Carnitas
In a large heavy bottomed pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. (You can also do this in the instant pot on the sear setting.)
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add shredded pork and toss to coat in olive oil and garlic.
Add 1.5 cups of liquid you saved that the pork cooked in. Cook, tossing often until liquid has cooked out. Repeat this step. (You can continue doing this as many times as you want until the meat has tons of flavor. I usually do this twice and taste to see.)
Once your meat is flavored to your tastes, spread pork out into an even layer. (You may need to work in batches!) Cook over high heat, turning once or twice, until sizzling and crispy in spots.
Notes
Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat: Microwave for up to a minute or two, stirring often, until warm. A pan over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes with a little oil will work great to re-crisp the edges. Freeze: Transfer to freezer-friendly bags or containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. For best results, thaw overnight in the fridge. Add Onion: Cut a large yellow onion into quarters and add the pieces to the Instant Pot. It’ll release lots of fragrance and flavor. You can also add thinly sliced onion when you sauté the pork with the garlic!Crisp in Oven: Skip the pan-frying and spread out the carnitas on a baking sheet. Broil them for few minutes, watching closely, until crispy.Make it Spicy: The best way to boost the heat is to use a spicy salsa. You can also add a diced jalapeño or Serrano peppers.Crockpot: I have a slow cooker carnitas recipe if you prefer!