Pork carnitas are a popular Mexican dish that features seasoned and slow-cooked pork that’s typically shredded and then pan-fried for a crispy texture. This tasty recipe uses a multicooker to cut down on cook time, and is perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls.
Ingredients
| 3 | pounds HORMEL® ALWAYS TENDER® Center Cut Pork Loin |
| ½ | cup vegetable oil |
| Zest and juice of 1 orange | |
| 2 | cloves garlic, chopped |
| 1½ | teaspoons oregano |
| 1½ | teaspoons cumin |
| 1½ | teaspoons chili powder |
| 1½ | teaspoons salt |
| 1 | teaspoon black pepper |
| Flour or corn tortillas | |
| HERDEZ TAQUERIA STREET SAUCE® Cilantro Lime | |
| Suggested toppings: Chopped white onion, chopped cilantro, pickled red onion and lime wedges |
Directions
Cut pork into 3-inch chunks. Place pork in 6-quart multicooker. In small bowl, combine oil, zest and juice of orange, garlic, oregano, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Pour mixture over pork. Cover; pressure cook on HIGH pressure 30 minutes. Quick release pressure; let stand 10 minutes.
Remove lid. Using 2 forks, shred pork into bite-size pieces. Transfer shredded pork and juices to a 9×13 baking pan.
Heat broiler to HIGH. Broil 5 to 6 minutes or until pork begins to brown and crisp.
Serve pork in tortillas with taco sauce and suggested toppings.