The biggest differences in carnitas and pulled pork are: the seasonings and flavors, and the cooking process. What is the difference between pulled pork and carnitas? You can get a bone in pork butt or boneless, it doesn't matter as we are chopping the pork into cubes so it cooks quickly. To pressure cook them or slow cook them would lead to overcooked, dry and crumbly pork. They have little to no fat and no connective tissue. So because we want and need a cut of pork that has a good amount of fat and has a lot of collagen and connective tissue, pork loin and tenderloin aren't suggested for carnitas. That fat will help the meat crisp up instead of steam under the broiler. You want fat all through the meat so not only will it be nice and tender (more fat and connective tissue, the more tender the meat as they break down) but there will be plenty of fat to toss the meat in as you set the shredded pork under the broiler. Yum! What cut of pork is used for carnitas?īuy a piece of meat called the pork butt (pork shoulder, not picnic) that has a great fat cap and is well striated with fat. But I love adding mojo, which is a flavorful marinade, but it give fantastic flavor, along with all the classic carnitas spices and flavors like chili, cumin, oregano, and garlic. The pork is cooked similarly to confit, which is usually a protein that slow cooks in a large amount its own fat. The process takes about three to four hours, and the result is very tender and juicy meat, which is then typically served with chopped cilantro and diced onion, salsa, guacamole, tortillas, and refried beans. What are carnitas?Ĭarnitas, literally "little meats", is a dish from the state of Michoacán in Mexico.Ĭarnitas are made by braising a tough cut of pork in fat, preferably lard and olive oil, until tender. Is anything better than having your Cinco de Mayo or Taco Tuesday ready in under an hour? With tender, juicy, crispy pork carnitas just tossed into the Instant Pot? No, nothing is better. T was actually done in under 60 minutes, crisped up under the broiler and all. I'm usually slaving away all day for Sunday Supper. So using my Instant Pot to make carnitas for Cinco de Mayo and having them before we went to church that night without having to cook all day or have a slow cooker or oven on all day (after This is Us, I got spooked lol! I know I'm not the only one!) was such a momentous occasion. It's just so amazing.Ī few years ago I brought y'all slow cooker carnitas, where the pork slow cooks all day and gets nice and tender.īut honey, let me tell you: I don't have much patience. In fact, I don't think I know anyone with an electric pressure cooker who doesn't love it. My friend Reina from The Sofrito Project just got one, too, and she loves it.
Since Brian bought me my Instant Pot on Black Friday, I've been in love with it. Instant Pot Carnitas are tender, crispy, and delicious, made in less than an hour in your electric pressure cooker!
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