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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 342 g
(Approx. 6 Servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500 Calories From Fat 210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23 g 35%
Saturated Fat 8 g 40%
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 95 mg 32%
Sodium 640 mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 39 g 13%
Dietary Fiber 6 g 24%
Sugars 8 g
Protein 29 g
Vitamin A 10% • Iron 15%
Vitamin C 35% • Calcium 6%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
 
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Pressure Cooker Carnitas

Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
50 minutes
Total Time
55 minutes
Serves
6  People

Ingredients

Recipe makes 6 Servings

2 1/2 Lb H‑E‑B Pork Carnitas Value Pack
1/4 cup(s) Fiesta Pork Rub
1 cup(s) white onion, chopped
1/2 cup(s) fresh cilantro, chopped
16 Oz H-E-B Specialty Series Salsa Green Chile Tomatillo
1/2 cup(s) fresh squeezed orange juice
1 Tbsp vegetable oil, as needed
12 Mission Street Taco Mini Corn Tortillas, warmed
12 Oz H-E-B Mango Pico de Gallo
1 Instant Pot Duo
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Instructions

1
Coat pork with seasoning and brown in Instant Pot on "Sauté" setting.
2
Add onion, cilantro, green chile salsa and orange juice to Instant Pot.
3
Place on "Manual" setting and set timer for 50 minutes. Make sure valve is turned to 'seal' and lid is closed.
4
Once pressurized, this could take about 15 minutes, it will count down to 0. Once at 0, using tongs, carefully flip the valve from 'seal' to 'venting' to release pressure. Depending on type of Instant Pot, it might depressurize as part of the countdown.
5
Shred carnitas using two forks and place in a hot skillet with oil and fry until crispy.
6
Serve crispy carnitas with tortillas and mango pico de gallo.
7
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