Name: Carnitas for the Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 (2 lb [907 g]) pastured pork loin; 1 cup (240 ml) water; 1 orange, sliced in half; 1 fresh jalapeño, whole; 1 large red onion, diced; 2 tsp (10 g) sea salt; 1 tsp (2 g) cumin; 1 tsp (2 g) onion powder; 1 tsp (2 g) garlic powder; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp (1 g) dried parsley; 1 tsp (2 g) paprika; Handful fresh cilantro; To serve: Cilantro, diced tomato, onion and jalapeño slices

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Restaurant carnitas can be intimidating to an average “home cook,” but they need not be! Pressure-cooked carnitas take a lesser cut of meat and turns it into the most delicious savory shredded pork, perfect for rolling up in a homemade, grain-free tortilla!

Slow Cooker Alternative

Place all of the ingredients into your slow cooker, omitting the water. Squeeze the oranges to juice them over the meat before placing them into the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours. Shred the meat with two forks before serving.

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