CARNITAS AT CHIPOTLE RECIPES

Steps:

• Squeeze oranges and limes into a small bowl or measuring cup. Add additional orange juice (or water) to make 3/4 cup liquid, reserve rinds.
• In a medium bowl, combine the Rub Mixture ingredients, then add the pork pieces and coat thoroughly.
• Add oil to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTE function.
• When oil gets hot, brown the pork on both sides, 2-3 minutes per side. Meat will not be cooked through. Do not crowd the pot--you may have to work in batches. Transfer browned meat to a shallow dish and cover loosely with foil.
• Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned.
• Add orange/lime juice to the pot and deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
• Add quartered onion to the pot and lay pork pieces on top of the onion. Place citrus rinds cut-side down on top of the pork. Drop in cinnamon sticks.
• Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL , then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
• Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 60 minutes.
• When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
• Carefully remove the pork from the pot to a parchment-lined baking sheet and shred. Pour 2/3 cup cooking juice over the meat.
• Set the pan under the broiler until tips of pork are browned and slightly crisp, 3-5 minutes.
• Serve warm on tortillas with your choice of toppings.

Steps:

• Coat pork evenly with the Seasoning Mix. Place pork in slow cooker. Cover.
• Cook 5 to 6 hours on HIGH or 8 to 10 hours on LOW, until pork is tender. Slow Cooker Tip: For best results, do not remove cover during cooking.
• Shred pork in slow cooker using 2 forks. Serve meat in tortillas with desired toppings, such as queso fresco or Cotija cheese, avocado, finely chopped onions, cilantro and lime wedges.
• For crispy carnitas: Spread shredded meat on large shallow baking pan. Broil 5 to 10 minutes or until meat is browned with crispy edges.To Prepare Pork Carnitas in the Instant Pot: Cut pork shoulder roast into 2 pieces. Coat pork evenly with Seasoning Mix. Add 1 cup beef stock to Instant Pot. Place Pork in pot. Close Lid. Set Valve to Seal. Set Instant Pot to cook for 60 minutes on MEAT/STEW function, or until meat is tender. When done, quick-release the pressure. Let stand 10 minutes before opening lid. (Check manufacturer’s manual for safe operating directions.) Remove pork and shred using 2 forks. Serve as directed above.