Crispy Instant Pot Carnitas
A high protein, low calorie Instant Pot or crock pot recipe for crispy carnitas.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 140kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds 24oz Pork Tenderloin, or pork loin filet
- 1 C Light Beer
- 1 Tbsp 15g Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp 15mL Lime Juice
- 1 packet Fajita Seasoning
Instructions
- Add all ingredients and cook on manual for 30 minutes, using a quick release. Depending on the thickness of your tenderloin, you may need to adjust the time up or down slightly. The pork should be tender and easily shredded with forks in the next step.
- Once the pork has fully cooked, remove and shred with two forks. (If the pork is overcooked, it might be easier to chop with a knife.)
- Preheat an oven to 450F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the shredded pork and bake for 8 minutes.
- While the pork is in the oven, saute the remaining sauce in the Instant Pot until thick.
- After removing the pork from the oven, top with thickened sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- Each serving has 3 Smart Points.
- If you're using a crock pot, cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours. And if you're doubling the recipe and using 3lbs of pork, cook for 45-50 minutes in the Instant Pot or 8 hours on low in the crock pot. You'll also want to cut a giant chunk of meat into smaller pieces for even cooking.
- Entire recipe: 840 Calories | 139P | 37C | 15F
- Per 1/6 Recipe (~3 oz cooked weight): 140 Calories | 23P | 6C | 2.5F
- You can use any liquid you'd like in place of the light beer.
Nutrition
Serving: 3oz cooked weight | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 2.5g