Mouth-Watering Keto Crockpot Or Oven Carnitas: Authentic & Crispy Mexican Pulled Pork (Low Carb)

Step 1

Transfer pork to a colander that you placed over a bowl (To Trap the Juice:)

Step 2

First, cut the pork into the 2-3 inch cubes (keep the fat!) and set aside.

Step 3

Move the cubed pork into a large bowl to season!

Step 4

First – Salt It!

Step 5

Next Stop Spices – you can do them one at a time or mix them together – it’s your preference: We’re talking pepper – Chinese 5 Spice – Ground Cumin – Cinnamon – Bay Leaves – sprinkle over the pork as evenly as possible

Step 6

Add garlic & olive oil & stir

Step 7

On your Instant Pot, press the “Sauté” button and add cooking oil. Once it’s heated up, add 1/2 the pork and brown it on all sides. (Takes 3-4 Minutes) Transfer it to a plate & repeat with the remaining other 1/One the pork is browned press cancel.

Step 8

Next, pour the juice/seasoning mixture all over the pork cubes

Step 9

Close and secure the lid on the Instant Pot. Press “Meat” then “Pressure.” When the light on “High Pressure” turns on set the time to cook for 30 Minutes. The do a Quick Release

Step 10

Remove & Shred – Crisp in the Oven on Broil (Highly Recommend for Authentic Carnitas!)