Pressure Cooker Carnitas

This came out GREAT! I only had regular chili powder, so I used that and used the frying pan method. Everyone loved it! Thank you for sharing. :D

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I've been cooking this recipe for about a year and a half now. Its still just as good as ever. I noted that someone said they couldn't find the dried chipolte powder. You can find it at Walmart Super Centers.

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I've got this on my menu for this week, authentic or not. It sounds absolutely delicious. A good recipe is a good recipe, regardless of what it's titled and whether or not it's the way others would make it.....I'll add to this review after making it, but my mouth is already watering. (Edit)....somehow forgot to update my review. I have a horrible time finding dried chipotle powder, so I've use Tabasco chipotle sauce and it's worked great. I added a bit more cumin, but either way it's well into drool worthy territory. I've made it several times and will make it many more. Every single person who's eaten it has raved and asked for the recipe, so I guess it's a keeper....thanks, TJW

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I tried this recpie and didn't think it was fantastic. I made a few changes the second time and LOVED IT! Instead of the chipolte powder I added a can of chipolte peppers in adobo sauce. I then added a navel orange cut in thick circular slices, upper cumin to 1 tsp and added 1 tsp mexican chili powder. I also added 1/2 cup brown sugar and about 1 tsp cinnamon. After cooking I discarded the oranges and all but 3 peppers. I chopped them finely and mixed into the shredded meat mixture. I agree with a previous review that you don't need to cut your meat into cubes. It's more work in the beginning and more when shredding!

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The ingredients have changed since I first tried tried recipe. I used 4 lbs. of pork stew meat, 1 tsp. of cumin, and 4 heaping tsps. of chipotle powder. This was some of the best carnitas I've ever made, and believe me, I've tried a lot of them. Don't be afraid of the chipotle powder, the spice was perfect. You also can add 4 7 oz. cans of Embasa green salsa verde after its cooked and make it green chile verde. Really, really great. 5 stars easily.

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We very much enjoyed this dish. So fast! I did not have the chipotle chile powder, so added a half can of chipotle chiles in adobo sauce. It was a bit hot for my DH and myself, but that was my fault! Will cool it down a little next time - and there WILL be a next time!

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I don't care if this is "authentic" or not.. It's FANTASTIC! I added the chipotle peppers at the end and it was perfect. I didn't bother with shredding...too lazy :)

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Really wondefull! THis was my first time cooking anything in a pressure cooker, just received mine, and it was great! Couldn't believe how moist and tender the pork was, and the seasoning was good, not to much or too little. Broiling added the extra touch of crispiness. Didn't change anything, will absolutely make again! Toped with Hernandez salsa verde, rivaled what you get in restaurants in So Cal!

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I was requested to make this authenic Mexican dish again from my husband. It was delicious.

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Awesome and super easy! My family devoured this. Next time I'll make a double batch. Used chipotle powder and didn't find it spicy. Used the broiler method with good results. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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WOW! This made a wonderful meal! The Chipotle Pepper was awesome. Thank you for sharing!

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After my first review, I remained curious about this recipe, so I tried it today. I used it as meat for topping my tostadas and used a dried chipotle chile instead of powder. It worked well. Thank you for posting. Old review: Carnitas? Sounds more like just pressure-cooked pork. Real carnitas are marinated in wine, orange juice and other spices that do not include cumin or chiles or onions.

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Delicious and super easy. I served this with a side of cuban-style black beans and rice - everyone loved it. This recipe is sure to become a staple at my house!

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This recipe was awesome. I couldn't find chipotle powder, so I finely chopped reconstituted dried ones. Great with a side of beans and rice!

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This is a wonderful recipe. I have cooked a couple of times already. It smells so good while it's cooking in the pressure cooker. I served it with soft tortillas, guacamole, and cheese dip. We used the left over pork for BBQ sandwiches by just reheating with topping with BBQ sause. The spices really add something to the BBQ too. I also cooked about 5 pounds of meat both times too and the last time I did not cube but chopped it a bit after I shredded it.

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We loved this! I substituted beef (my husband doesn't care for pork) and used the suggestions of adding the jalapeno pepper and chili powder. Worked beautifully in the pressure cooker. Served it on soft corn tortillas with chopped onion & cilatro and green salsa. Side dishes included baked spinach, Baked Cabbage #176699, and cantaloupe wedges. Thanks TJW for a great recipe!

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This dish with tomatillo salsa is awesome. It was tasty and easy to make.

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This is the best meal from my pressure Cooker that my family has ever had. We have this about once a month. KAB

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I made these for dinner for my Mexican DH, and I think he finished half the batch all by himself! The only changes I made were to add a shotglass of tequila to the cooking liquid (flash of inspiration lol), and a bit of salt (we like stuff a bit saltier than most). It makes him so happy when I can recreate stuff that he remembers eating when he was in Mexico, which in turn makes me pretty happy when I see the precious look on his face, so thank you all around for a great recipe! I'm sure DH will request this one again.

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My daughter asked for Carnitas so.... here I was. TWJ thanks so much for a really easy, yummy, tastes like from the best Mexican restuarants :) The only thing I did different was to add a 1/2 teaspoon Mexican Chili Powder. Thanks for sharing!

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