Use the leftovers as a taco bowl, sandwich filling, or anything you can think of making this meal the best meal planning option for busy families.

What part of the pig is carnitas?

This Instant Pot Mexican carnitas recipe is similar to America’s pulled pork recipe.

Pork shoulder is generally the part of the pig that is used for carnitas.

This part of the pig is also referred to as pig butt.

Due to the higher fat contact, a pork shoulder helps retain moisture and keep your meat tender while it’s cooking to perfection for carnitas.

Are carnitas and pulled pork the same?

While Mexican carnitas is similar to pulled pork, there is one major difference.

You’ll find that once your Instant Pot is done cooking your carnitas that you’ll place the dish in a 400 degree preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the edges are crisp.

This final step of making Mexican carnitas isn’t part of the process of making pulled pork.

Are Instant Pot Mexican Carnitas spicy?

Due to the cumin in this Instant Pot Mexican carnitas recipe, there will be a slight kick to the recipe.

Cumin is one of the favorite spices used in chili and Mexican dishes to help give the recipe a bit of a kick without filling your mouth with spice.

These carnitas have a slight spice, rather than an overpowering spicey kick so that those who don’t desire spicy foods can enjoy this meal.

What can I make with pork carnitas?

There is a variety of things you can make with pork carnitas.

For starters, you can use the filling for tacos or burritos topped with your favorite veggies and salsa.

You can use these Instant Pot Mexican carnitas as part of a plate of nachos for an appetizer, in a roll like you’d serve pulled pork, or in a chipotle salad to get some greens in with this delicious meal.

When it comes to making this Instant Pot Mexican carnitas recipe you’ll need a few spices and other ingredients.

You’ll get your Instant Pot ready to cook and within 30 minutes your pork roast will be cooked to perfection.

The Instant Pot allows the seasonings and spices to penetrate the meat, providing your family with a flavor blast in every bite.

How Do I Make Instant Pot Mexican Carnitas?

If you’re ready to make Instant Pot Mexican carnitas, then continue reading for the list of ingredients and instructions to make this easy meal tonight.

• Instant Pot
• Knife
• Meat Shredder

You can find the full craft with materials and instructions in the printable card below.

Ingredients For Instant Pot Mexican Carnitas

• Pork roast, boneless
• Oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Garlic clove
• Beer (can use stock)
• Cumin
• Oregano
• Onion powder
• Paprika
• Orange
• Lime

Directions For Instant Pot Mexican Carnitas

1. Cut the pork roast into big chunks, remove the excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
2. Select the sauté option in your Instant Pot. heat oil and add the seasoned pork. cook until just browned on the outside.
3. Add the beer, cumin, oregano, garlic clove, onion powder, paprika, orange and lime juice. Close the lid and seal the vent. Set on high pressure for 30 minutes.
4. Naturally release steam and open the lid. With the help of 2 forks, shred the pork, it will come off very easily.
5. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Transfer the shredded carnitas to a baking pan. Add around 1 cup of the cooking sauce and take to the oven.
6. Roast for 15 minutes or until just a bit crispy on the edges.

Yield: 4

Instant Pot Mexican Carnitas

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This Instant Mexican carnitas recipe is going to be your new favorite easy meal to serve your family. Use the leftovers as a taco bowl, sandwich filling, or anything you can think of making this meal the best meal planning option for busy families

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Oven Time 15 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 Pound pork roast, boneless
• 1 Tbsp oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 Garlic clove
• 1 1/2 Cups beer, can use stock
• 1 Tsp cumin
• 1 Tsp oregano
• 1/2 Tsp onion powder
• 1/2 Tbsp paprika
• Juice from 1 orange
• Juice from 1 lime

Instructions

1. Cut the pork roast into big chunks, remove the excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
2. Select the sauté option in your Instant Pot. heat oil and add the seasoned pork. cook until just browned on the outside.
3. Add the beer, cumin, oregano, garlic clove, onion powder, paprika, orange and lime juice. Close the lid and seal the vent. Set on high pressure for 30 minutes.
4. Naturally release steam and open the lid. With the help of 2 forks, shred the pork, it will come off very easily.
5. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Transfer the shredded carnitas to a baking pan. Add around 1 cup of the cooking sauce and take to the oven.
6. Roast for 15 minutes or until just a bit crispy on the edges.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1143Total Fat: 77gSaturated Fat: 27gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 43gCholesterol: 308mgSodium: 433mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 1gSugar: 11gProtein: 82g

Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.

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Enjoy the flavorful blend of jalapeno, cilantro, crushed tomatoes, and other seasonings in this quick and easy Mexican rice recipe.

I’m always on the lookout for new side dish options to serve my family.

We fully enjoy Mexican-style meals whenever possible and using my Instant Pot keeps me from spending hours in the kitchen prepping for dinner.

I love that my Instant Pot saves so much time with the process of making Mexican rice from scratch so that I can have more quality time with my family.

What spices to add to rice?

The spices and herbs that I have listed to add to rice for this Instant Pot Mexican rice recipe include garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, and cilantro.

You’ll also want to add some salt and pepper to taste when making Mexican rice from scratch.

What can I eat with Mexican rice?

This Instant Pot recipe is the perfect side dish to serve with chicken enchiladas, shrimp tacos, Mexican stuffed peppers, or chicken tacos.

The list of what you can eat with Mexican rice can be rather endless as it all depends on your preferences of what you usually enjoy with a side dish of rice.

Is Mexican rice and Spanish rice the same?

While Mexican rice and Spanish rice have many similarities the key difference is that Mexican rice uses cumin while Spanish rice uses saffron.

This makes both rice options different in flavor and is worth taking a look at before you opt to make Spanish rice or Mexican rice to go with your main course meal.

This Instant Pot Mexican rice tends to have a spicy kick to it as it has both cumin and Jalapenos.

These two key ingredients make my Mexican rice a little spicier and an excellent side dish for anyone who loves to have a spicy kick to their rice.

Sometimes people refer to Mexican rice as Arroz Rojo which means red rice.

How long does Mexican rice last in the fridge?

When you’re done enjoying this Instant Pot Mexican rice you may have some leftovers.

The best way to store leftover Mexican rice is in an airtight container in the fridge.

You can keep Mexican rice in the fridge for 4-6 days when it’s placed in a sealed container.

How do you make Mexican rice from scratch?

You’ll find the list of ingredients to make Mexican rice from scratch using your Instant Pot below. Once you have the ingredients gathered, follow my instructions to make this Mexican rice in just over 10 minutes.

• Instant Pot
• Mixing Spoon

You can find the full craft with materials and instructions in the printable card below.

Ingredients For Instant Pot Mexican Rice

• olive oil
• rice
• Bell pepper
• Jalapeño
• Garlic clove
• paprika
• cumin
• oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• water
• stock
• crushed tomatoes
• Lime
• Cilantro

Directions For Instant Pot Mexican Rice

1. Set the Instant Pot on the sauté option. Add the oil and rice and cook for 3 minutes stirring constantly. Add the pepper, jalapeño, garlic clove, and spices and sauté for 3 more minutes.
2. Pour the water and stock and close the lid and vent.
3. Set the Instant Pot on high pressure and cook for 5 minutes. Let it rest for 2 minutes and manually release steam.
4. Open the lid and stir in the crushed tomatoes and petit rest for around 5 minutes.
5. Fluff the rice and add a lemon juice squeeze.

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Instant Pot Mexican Rice Recipe

Yield: 8

Instant Pot Mexican Rice

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This is Instant Pot Mexican Rice is the perfect side dish to serve for mealtime, a fiesta, or another special occasion. Enjoy the flavorful blend of jalapeno, cilantro, crushed tomatoes, and other seasonings in this quick and easy Mexican rice recipe.

Prep Time 6 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Rest Time 5 minutes

Total Time 16 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Cups rice
• 1/4 Bell pepper, chopped
• 1 Jalapeño, chopped
• 1 Garlic clove, chopped
• 1 Tsp paprika
• 1/2 Tsp cumin
• 1/4 Tsp oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 Cup water
• 1 Cup stock
• 1 Cup crushed tomatoes
• 1 Lime
• Cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Set the Instant Pot on the sauté option. Add the oil and rice and cook for 3 minutes stirring constantly. Add the pepper, jalapeño, garlic clove, and spices and sauté for 3 more minutes.
2. Pour the water and stock and close the lid and vent.
3. Set the Instant Pot on high pressure and cook for 5 minutes. Let it rest for 2 minutes and manually release steam.
4. Open the lid and stir in the crushed tomatoes and petit rest for around 5 minutes.
5. Fluff the rice and add a lemon juice squeeze.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 138Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 139mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 3g

Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.

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Fresh apples, tossed with cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar, topped with a buttery oat topping, drizzled with salted caramel.

This recipe is perfect for cozy fall and winter evenings.

This particular Instant Pot Apple Crisp recipe is so delicious you won’t want to bake them anymore.

It takes a total of 30 minutes including prep time to get this dessert on the table for the whole family to enjoy!

15 minutes faster than baking, that’s precious time you get to save relaxing with the family.

HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT APPLE CRISP WITH SALTED CARAMEL DRIZZLE 

Fresh apples, tossed in cinnamon and nutmeg, are cooked in the instant pot with a delicious buttery oat topping.

The whole family will enjoy this easy Instant Pot dessert!

Are you ready to get started?

You’ll find the specific ingredient amounts and detailed instructions in the printable recipe at the bottom of this post.

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• Instant Pot or another pressure cooker
• Measuring Spoons – I LOVE my set of these!
• Knife
• Mixing spoon
• Vegetable peeler
• Large bowl
• Small saucepan

You can find the full recipe with ingredients and instructions in the printable card below.

INSTANT POT APPLE CRISP WITH SALTED CARAMEL DRIZZLE INGREDIENTS

This quick and easy Apple Crisp recipe uses everyday kitchen staples to create a delicious dessert your family will love. All you need is:

• Granny Smith apples
• flour
• rolled oats
• brown sugar
• lemon juice 
• unsalted butter
• milk
• vanilla extract
• pantry staples like cinnamon and nutmeg
• salt

INSTANT POT APPLE CRISP WITH SALTED CARAMEL DRIZZLE RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

Using an Instant Pot or other pressure cooker makes preparing this delicious apple crisp a cinch.

Especially since you never have to turn on the oven.

You simply need to chop up the apples, add them to the Instant Pot, then add your flavors like cinnamon and nutmeg, make sure you sweeten it with some brown sugar, add the oat topping, start the Instant Pot, and make the quick salted caramel sauce while the Apple Crisp is cooking.

It’s that simple!

INSTANT POT APPLE CRISP WITH SALTED CARAMEL DRIZZLE TIPS AND QUESTIONS

If you’ve never made Apple Crisp in a pressure cooker, don’t worry!

Below are some common questions and helpful tips.

Hopefully, this will answer any questions you may have.

If not, feel free to ask in the comments and I’ll answer the best I can.

HOW LONG DOES IT REALLY TAKE TO COOK APPLE CRISP IN THE INSTANT POT?

One of the many reasons I love my Instant Pot is because everything you make takes much less time.

This Apple Crisp recipe takes approximately 30 minutes. TOTAL. This includes:

• About 15 minutes of prep time
• Close to 10 minutes to cook the caramel sauce
• Around 13 minutes for the pot to come to pressure (this is how long it took my pot)
• 1-minute manual, high  (yes, really only 1 minute!)
• 2 minutes for pressure release

If you were to cook apple crisp in the oven, you’d be baking them for 45 minutes.

DO I NEED TO PEEL THE APPLES?

Nope. It’s truly up to you whether you peel the apples for apple crisp.

If you decide to leave the peels on, make sure to wash the apples.

DO I NEED TO ADD COARSE SALT TO THE CARAMEL?

No, in fact, you can skip the salt if you want.

Please do not add the equivalent amount of table salt as coarse salt to the caramel because it will probably taste too salty. 

WHAT KIND OF APPLES MAKE THE BEST APPLE CRISP?

Granny Smith apples make the best Apple Crisp because they are crisp and stand up to baking well.

They are very easy to find at most grocery stores.

If you have to substitute, you can use Fuji apples. 

HOW DO YOU REHEAT APPLE CRISP? 

You can easily reheat Apple Crisp in your microwave using a microwave-friendly container, at 30-second intervals until the desired temperature, in your toaster oven or oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, or air fryer at 350 degrees in 5-minute intervals.

WHAT GOES WELL WITH INSTANT POT APPLE CRISP?

Instant Pot Apple Crisp goes well with a wide variety of desserts. Some of my personal favorites include:

• Vanilla Ice Cream
• New York Style Cheesecake 
• Pumpkin Pie

CAN I USE PRE-SLICED APPLES INSTEAD OF FRESH APPLES?

Yes, you can use pre-sliced apples to save time.

Make sure to dice them. As for the taste, however, in my opinion, the fresh apples taste better. 🙂

WHAT ELSE CAN I ADD TO THIS INSTANT POT APPLE CRISP RECIPE?

This simple pressure cooker apple crisp recipe not only tastes great, but it’s also incredibly versatile.

Try adding 1 cup of frozen or dried cranberries, a handful of chopped pecans, and/or 1 cup of mixed berries. YUM!

INSTANT POT APPLE CRISP WITH SALTED CARAMEL DRIZZLE RECIPE

Instant Pot Apple Crisp with Salted Caramel Drizzle

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A classic recipe that’s been adapted for faster cooking, this Instant Pot Apple Crisp with Salted Caramel Drizzle will become your favorite weeknight quick dessert! Fresh apples, tossed with cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar, topped with a buttery oat topping, drizzled with salted caramel.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 13 minutes

Release Time 2 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the topping:

• 6 tablespoons cold butter, diced
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

For the filling:

• 4 medium-sized Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup of water

For the sauce :

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Instructions

1. Add melted butter to the Instant Pot and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Add in the filling ingredients; brown sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and apples. Stir until well combined. Pour water over apples.
2. Prepare the crumble topping. Mix together all dry ingredients until well combined. Add in the diced butter with a fork, using it to work the butter into the dry mix until combined well with a sand-like texture. Sprinkle the topping over the apple mixture in the pot. Close and lock the Instant Pot lid, and seal the valve.
3. Select manual high pressure for 1 minute. Once finished cooking, turn the steam valve for a quick release. Remove the lid once the pin has dropped.
4. While the Apple crumble cooks, prepare your caramel sauce. Place the butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted add the milk and sugar. Stir constantly until mixture boils, then continue to boil for 2 minutes. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Set aside until ready for use.
5. Serve the apple crisp warm in a bowl and drizzle with the salted caramel sauce. Great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of whipped cream.

Notes

Leftover sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 month.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 474Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 205mgCarbohydrates: 61gFiber: 3gSugar: 47gProtein: 2g

Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.

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WHAT’S NEXT

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I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family does!

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Looking for a delicious way to cook your turkey for the holiday festivities? This instant pot turkey idea is a fabulous way to use up that second turkey you bought on sale for Thanksgiving or to serve turkey with another meat option at your next holiday gathering. The end of the year brings about many family gatherings and that’s where this instant pot turkey comes into play. It’s stressful enough to deal with meal planning for a holiday gathering, why not ease your stress level by preparing this instant pot turkey that’s ready in just 6 minutes per pound?! That’s so much quicker than whipping up a turkey in the oven.

Instant Pot Turkey

Gathering up these ingredients to enjoy a delicious instant pot turkey. Just a handful of ingredients are needed to prepare for your deliciously moist instant pot meal.

Ingredients

• Turkey, 8 pounds
• 3/4 cups water
• 3 ribs celery, cut into chunks
• 3 carrots, cut into chunks
• 1 onion, halved
• 3 garlic cloves, halved

Follow my step by step instructions to ensure that you fully cook your instant pot turkey. This is a delicious meal that will make your family think you slaved over a hot stove all day.

Instructions

1. Add water, celery, carrots, onion, and garlic cloves to Instant Pot inner pot.

2. Place turkey on trivet rack and place on top of vegetables in the Instant Pot.

3. Close the instant pot lid and turn the pressure valve to seal. Cook on manual high pressure for 6 minutes PER POUND, so for an 8-pound turkey, that would be 48 minutes.

4. Allow for a natural pressure for 10 minutes and then let out the remaining pressure.

5. If desired, transfer to a broiler pan and broil for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Makes 6 servings.

Yield: 6

Instant Pot Turkey

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Looking for a delicious way to cook your turkey for the holiday festivities? This instant pot turkey idea is a fabulous way to use up that second turkey you bought on sale for Thanksgiving or to serve turkey with another meat option at your next holiday gathering.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

• Turkey, 8 pounds
• 3/4 cups water
• 3 ribs celery, cut into chunks
• 3 carrots, cut into chunks
• 1 onion, halved
• 3 garlic cloves, halved

Instructions

1. Add water, celery, carrots, onion and garlic cloves to Instant Pot inner pot.
2. Place turkey on trivet rack and place on top of vegetables in the Instant Pot.
3. Close the instant pot lid and turn pressure valve to seal. Cook on manual high pressure for 6 minutes PER POUND, so for an 8 pound turkey, that would be 48 minutes.
4. Allow for a natural pressure for 10 minutes and then let out the remaining pressure.
5. If desired, transfer to broiler pan and broil for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1164Total Fat: 45gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 29gCholesterol: 659mgSodium: 655mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 173g

Nutritional information is automatically calculated with ingredients and serving size and may not be accurate. Please always double check with your own nutritional apps as well.

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Enjoy this easy-to-make recipe for family gatherings or a special meal on a Sunday night with the entire family. This delicious meal provides you with the meat and vegetables necessary to make it a full meal in one.

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Followers of keto that I know, have experienced weight loss, increased energy and never feel deprived thanks to the ability to eat flavorful, natural whole foods. Also, research shows that this diet improves a range of diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Type 2 diabetes. Seriously going to try this out and look forward to all the great food I’ll still be able to eat.

Keto and the Instant Pot — The Perfect Combo!

On July 3, 2018, The “I Love My Instant Pot” Keto Diet Recipe Book by Sam Dillard will be out. It’s the first cookbook to combine the keto diet with the hottest kitchen gadget, the Instant Pot and features 175 low-carb, high-fat recipes for fast and delicious meals that the entire family can enjoy. Authorized by Instant Pot, this cookbook features photos throughout which show you how to use the kitchen appliance, the Instant Pot to create amazing keto recipes.

Cooking in the Instant Pot with simple and delicious ingredients is almost six times faster and uses 70% less energy than traditional cooking options. It’s the only appliance that can replace a rice cooker, slow cooker and stockpot. This is the only cookbook out and available with keto diet recipes to make with the Instant Pot. Get ready to learn some satisfying and whole fat-burning dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, appetizers and snacks.

About Sam Dillard

The popular author and photographer behind the Hey Keto Momma blog shares in this new book how to make fresh and delicious meals with the only appliance you need in your kitchen, the Instant Pot. Her food blog focuses on cutting carbs and striking out sugar without sacrificing flavor. Sam has been featured in Women’s Health, Brit + Co. and many other publications. She lives in Missouri with her husband and two children.

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