Ninja Foodi Crispy Pork Tenderloin Carnitas
This tender, flavorful pork carnitas with broiled crispy edges is perfect for meal prep. You can easily make burrito bowls, tacos, nachos, and more.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 165kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Pork Tenderloins 16oz each
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Cumin
- 2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
For Pressure Cooking
- 1 small 140g Onion, peeled and halved
- 1 small 100g peeled Orange, halved
- 2 cloves 10g Garlic, peeled
- 1 handful 3g Cilantro
- 1/2 C 120g Low Sodium Chicken Broth
Instructions
- Place the pork tenderloins in a large bowl with the olive oil. Mix the dry spices together before sprinkling over the pork. Use a rubber spatula or your hands to evenly coat the pork in the oil and spices. Set aside.
- Add the onion, orange, garlic, cilantro, and chicken broth to a food processor and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds on high.
- Turn the Foodi's sauté function on HI and let the pot heat up. Once hot, add the pork tenderloins. Cook for 2 minutes before flipping and cooking another 2 minutes.
- Add the pressure cooking ingredients to the pot, moving the pork tenderloins around to evenly coat the bottom of the pot with the mixture. Seal the Foodi and pressure cook on HI for 12-14 minutes* with quick release pressure. The pork should reach an internal temp of 160F at its thickest point. Transfer the pork tenderloins to a bowl to rest for 5 minutes before shredding.
- While the pork rests, turn the Foodi's sauté function back to HI to reduce the remaining liquid to a thick sauce, stirring occasionally.
- After the pork rests, shred and add back to the pot with the thickened sauce. Stir to evenly coat and use the Foodi's broil function** for 10-15 minutes for crispy edges.
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Notes
*Use 12 minutes for long, thin tenderloins and 14 minutes for thicker tenderloins.
**If you're using an Instant Pot, use the sauté function to reduce the sauce before mixing with the shredded pork tenderloin. Add the pork to a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and use your oven's broiler to make crispy carnitas.
Each 3.25-ounce serving of crispy carnitas has 3 WW Smart Points (blue plan).
For Slow Cooker Carnitas
Sear the pork tenderloins in a large skillet and cook in a crockpot on low for 3-4 hours or high for 2-3 hours. Once the pork reaches an internal temp of 160F, transfer to a bowl to rest/shred. Transfer the remaining liquid to a saucepan over high heat to reduce to a sauce. Toss the pulled pork in the sauce and crisp on a baking sheet under your oven's broiler, if desired.Nutrition
Serving: 3.25 ounces | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 23.4g | Fat: 5.9g