If you have a slow cooker, try this Easy Pork Carnitas Burrito Bowls recipe. The combination of juicy pork carnitas, cilantro-lime rice, and Pico de Gallo is delicious and also makes great leftovers.

Prep time: 20 minutes Sauté time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 30-40 minutes (+ time to come to pressure) Natural release time: 20 minutes Serves: 4-6

Tip: Prepare the Cilantro-Lime Rice and fresh Pico de Gallo once the meat is cooking in the Instant Pot to save time.

Instant Pot

WHAT TO USE:

INGREDIENTS

Dry Rub Ingredients:

chili powder unsweetened cocoa powder garlic powder ground cumin smoked paprika chipotle powder dried

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Dry Rub Ingredients:

Mexican oregano sea salt ground black pepper extra virgin olive oil

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Tender Pork Carnitas  Ingredients:

pork shoulder roast extra virgin olive oil red onion jalapeno chicken broth fresh orange juice lime juice

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Cilantro-Lime Rice Ingredients:

uncooked rice fresh cilantro leaves fresh lime juice Sea salt black pepper

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Pico de Gallo Ingredients:

cherry or grape tomatoes red onion fresh cilantro leaves fresh lime juice Sea salt black pepper

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Remaining Ingredients:

avocado black beans whole kernel corn large limes fresh cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Combine dry rub ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. Rub mixture onto pork until each piece is covered. Press well to adhere.

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Step 2: Select the saute function button on Instant Pot and set it to high. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and half the seasoned pork shoulder pieces to the container.

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Sear until pork is browned on all sides, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.

Note: DO NOT move or touch the lid while using the “Sauté” function on an Instant Pot.

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Step 3: Once browned, transfer seared pork to a plate and repeat this process with another tablespoon of olive oil and the remaining pork.

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Remove browned pork from the Instant Pot and set aside.