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Pressure Cooker Carnitas

This carnitas recipe comes together quickly in an electric pressure cooker which makes it a great weeknight dinner option.

Ingredients

    • 2 boneless pork tenderloins (2 lbs./ 1 kg), trimmed (see cook’s tips)
    • 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
    • 2 tsp (10 mL) salt
    • 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
    • 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
    • 1 large red bell pepper
    • 1 large onion
    • 4 garlic cloves
    • 1 lime (plus additional for garnish)
    • Optional: corn or flour tortillas, sour cream or Greek yogurt, salsa

Directions

  1. Cut each pork loin into 1" (2.5-cm) pieces. Combine the chili powder, salt, and cumin in a small bowl, then sprinkle the spice mixture over the pork.
  2. Set the Deluxe Multi Cooker to SEAR on high. Heat the oil in the inner pot for 3 minutes. Add the pork and cook uncovered for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.* Press CANCEL.
  3. Cut off the top of the bell pepper and remove the seeds and veins. Slice the bell pepper and onion with the Simple Slicer on the No. 3 setting. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic pressed with the Garlic Press, and juice from the lime pressed with the Citrus Press to the Quick Cooker.
  4. Lock the lid and select the BEEF/PORK setting. Adjust the time to 8 minutes and press START.
  5. When the timer is up, press CANCEL. Press the steam-release button to manually release the pressure.
  6. Remove the pork and vegetables and reserve ¼ cup (50 mL) of the liquid.* Shred the pork and toss with the reserved liquid. Serve on tortillas with your favorite toppings.