pork-carnitas

Pork Carnitas

40 min

Total Time

30 min

Cooking Time

10 min

Preperation Time

Ingredients

Some extra virgin olive oil
1.5 kg boneless pork loin
Some salt and black pepper
200 ml water
1 large onion
2 garlic cloves
1 can chopped tomatoes
3 dried red chilies
1 tbsp. ground cumin
1 tbsp. chili powder
half a bunch fresh coriander
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
To Serve:
8 medium corn tortillas
3 cups shredded romaine lettuce
half a bunch fresh coriander
200 g grated cheese
2 limes

Instructions

Step 1 of 9:

 

Drizzle the pork with oil and season generously with salt and black pepper.

Step 2 of 9:

 

Heat the Pressure Cooker over medium heat. Sear the pork on all sides until a nice crust forms, adding extra oil to the Frying Pan if needed.

Step 3 of 9:

 

Add the finely chopped onions and crushed garlic to the pot and stir constantly until lightly caramelised.

Step 4 of 9:

 

Add the chopped tomatoes, chillies, cumin, chilli powder, and coriander. Then add the water as well.

Step 5 of 9:

 

Seal the Pressure Cooker. Set it to cooking level 3. As soon as the yellow ring appears, reduce the heat. When the green ring appears, the 30-minute cooking time begins.

Step 6 of 9:

 

Release the steam from the pot.

Step 7 of 9:

 

Use a fork to shred the pork into bite-sized pieces and return it to the pot.

Step 8 of 9:

 

Season the pulled pork again with salt and black pepper, then add the vinegar. 

Step 9 of 9:

 

Mix everything well and serve the  tortillas with the pork, romaine lettuce, and cheese.

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