{"id":5960,"date":"2016-07-13T06:00:08","date_gmt":"2016-07-13T12:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/?p=5960"},"modified":"2020-05-02T23:37:39","modified_gmt":"2020-05-03T05:37:39","slug":"pressure-cooker-green-chile-pork-carnitas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/pressure-cooker-green-chile-pork-carnitas\/","title":{"rendered":"Pressure Cooker Green Chile Pork Carnitas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Green chile pork carnitas\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>made in an Instant Pot come out flavorful, moist, and perfectly tender every time, and in minutes, not hours!\u00a0This Pressure Cooker Green Chile Pork Carnitas recipe is the perfect solution for a speedy family friendly dinner!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Hi there! My name is Jessie Van Slyke and I blog\u00a0over at Kitschen Cat<\/a>. My husband and I got a pressure cooker as a wedding present over 2 years ago and it sat in the box for another 6 months before I opened it. I didn’t understand why I needed another large kitchen appliance and on top of that, I was scared that it would somehow explode on me. After reading Barbara’s post on getting started with an electric pressure cooker<\/a>, the first recipe I made in it was these steel cut oats.<\/a>\u00a0After the first bite, I\u00a0was hooked! My Instapot hasn’t left my counter top since!<\/p>\n

Thanks to Barbara for letting me contribute to this fabulous community – I’m honored to be a part of the Pressure Cooking Today Team.<\/p>\n

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My husband and I live in Austin, TX and pretty much live off of tacos for breakfast, lunch and dinner! The classic ATX lunch taco is sheer perfection and in its’ most pure form consists of a tender shredded meat, some sort of sauce or salsa, and is usually topped with queso fresco, cilantro, and onions. This shredded green chile pork is my go-to when I’m trying to recreate the street taco experience.<\/p>\n

It’s a fact that I can eat tacos every day and never tire of them, so I’ll often make up a big batch of this delicious pork and eat on it throughout the week. The pressure cooker does a fantastic job of locking in all the moisture and flavor of the green chile sauce, so what you end up with is a authentic, Austin style carnitas taco!<\/p>\n

How to make\u00a0Green Chile Pork Carnitas in an Instant Pot<\/h2>\n

An Instant Pot is one of the most popular brands of electric pressure cookers. They are easy to use and your Instant Pot can help you create these delicious Green Chile Pork Carnitas!<\/p>\n

Carnitas, literally meaning “little meats”, is known as a cut of braised or roasted pork that is then shredded into small pieces and used in a variety of dishes, from burritos, to tamales, to tacos. For this dish, I chose a pork shoulder because it is almost always reasonably priced and makes the most tender pulled meat after spending some time in the pressure cooker.<\/p>\n

There are many different ideas as to how long a pork shoulder<\/a> should cook in an electric pressure cooker, but I’ve found 55 minutes on high pressure with a natural release is the perfect amount! I also recommend cutting your pork into about 6-8 pieces before cooking.<\/p>\n

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Green Chile Pork Carnitas Recipe Notes:<\/h3>\n

What I’ve found with this pressure cooker green chile pork carnitas recipe is that it makes a wonderfully large amount of green chile sauce, so depending on your taste, you may want to reserve some of the sauce from your shredded pork. I like to freeze my extra and then have it on hand for the next time I need some\u00a0but don’t have the time or ingredients to make it. When I’m in a time crunch, there’s nothing I love more than pulling it out of the freezer and pouring it over some chicken or shredded beef\u00a0enchiladas<\/a>, or even using it as a dipping sauce for a cheese quesadilla!<\/p>\n

Here’s to fresh ingredients, stress-free meals, and authentic Austin tacos!<\/p>\n