Easy Instant Pot Whole30 Carnitas
These Easy Instant Pot Whole30 Carnitas from the Whole Smiths are a breeze to make and perfect to make ahead to use in recipes throughout the week. Paleo and gluten-free.
Prep Time2 minutes mins
Cook Time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 2 minutes mins
Course: Main
Cuisine: Paleo Whole30
Servings: 6
Author: The Whole Smiths
- 6-7 pound boneless pork butt shoulder
- 2 tablespoons salt more for seasoning to taste later
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil such as extra-light tasting olive oil avocado oil or coconut oil
Add the pork butt shoulder to your Instant Pot along with the 2 tablespoons of salt and fill the Instant Pot about 2/3 of the way up the pork with water.
Set your Instant Pot to the Meat / Stew setting on high pressure for 120 minutes and start.
Once the meat has finished in the Instant Pot, heat a medium sized cast iron skillet over medium high heat and add the oil to the skillet. When the oil is hot add the carnitas and do not stir them for 3-4 minutes so that they can crisp up. Once they have crisped up, flip them to crisp the other side for 3-4 minutes. When the carnitas have reached their desired crispiness, salt to taste and serve.