3lb.skinless bone-in pork shoulder, cut into 3" pieces
Kosher saltto taste
3/4cupwhole milk
8clovesgarlicpeeled and smashed
1large white onionroughly chopped
2limesjuiced (or about 2 tbsp)
2orangesjuiced (or about 3/4 cup)
1bottleMolli Jalisco Taqueria Hot Sauce
8wedgesLime
1/2Onionchopped
1/2 bunchcilantroroughly chopped
Instructions
Set Instant Pot to “Saute” setting. Add lard and let it melt.
Season pork with salt; add to IP and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Add milk, garlic, onion, and lime and orange juices; place lid on IP. Select "Meat" setting, and adjust timer to 30 minutes. Make sure that vent is on "sealing". When done, let pressure release naturally.
Let pork cool and transfer to a cutting board; chop into bite-size pieces. Strain cooking liquid and return to pan; stir in pork and keep warm.
Serve carnitas on tortillas with Molli Jalisco Taqueria Hot Sauce; garnish with chopped cilantro and onion. Serve lime wedges on the side. Provecho!
Recipe Notes
If you want to use your Crock Pot instead, simply add all ingredients to the pot, cover, and set to 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.