This recipe is translated from Cookpad Mexico. See original: 
Carnitas de cerdo en la Instant Pot y olla de presión
Carnitas de cerdo en la Instant Pot y olla de presión 
Pork Carnitas in the Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker
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No introduction needed—a carnitas taco is always welcome.
Pork Carnitas in the Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker
No introduction needed—a carnitas taco is always welcome.
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Set the Instant Pot to sauté and add the lard. Once melted and hot, sear the pork in batches, setting each batch aside in a skillet until all the meat is browned. If using the stovetop, do the same in a pressure cooker.
- 2
Once all the pork is seared and set aside, add the quartered onion to the lard and sauté until it starts to break down. Spread the onion across the bottom to make a bed, then add the pork and the rest of the ingredients to the pot.
- 3
Turn off sauté mode, close the lid, and set to pressure cook for 50 minutes. If using a stovetop pressure cooker, cook the pork at medium heat under pressure for about 60 to 80 minutes.
- 4
You can serve the carnitas as is, or crisp them up for a few minutes in an air fryer, oven, or skillet.
- 5
Serve with cilantro, onion, salsa, avocado, or your favorite toppings.
- 6
Enjoy!
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