Name: Keto Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 3 lb pork shoulder (boneless, cut into 4 equal chunks); salt; 2 tbsp brown granulated erythritol sweetener; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp garlic powder; 16 butter lettuce leaves ((2 heads)); 4 radishes (sliced thin); hot sauce

Keto Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos

Rich, delicious, pork carnitas come together quickly, thanks to Instant Pot. Crisping it up in a skillet adds an additional layer of flavor and texture. Here it’s served on grab-and-eat butter lettuce “wrappers” with crunchy radish garnish. If you want even more punch, add your favorite hot sauce or pico de gallo. Need to up...

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 55 mins

Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Course Dinners + Mains, Light Meal

Cuisine Mexican

Servings

Calories 328 kcal

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

For the Carnitas

3 lb pork shoulder boneless, cut into 4 equal chunks
salt
2 tbsp brown granulated erythritol sweetener
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp garlic powder

For the Tacos

16 butter lettuce leaves (2 heads)
4 radishes sliced thin
hot sauce

Instructions

Trim and discard any large pieces of fat from the pork. Cut the pork into 2-1/2-inch pieces. Season with 2 teaspoons salt and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
Place pork, sweetener, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon salt in Instant Pot. Toss everything together until well combined. Seal lid and cook on high pressure for 45 minutes.
Release the pressure manually. Shred the pork with two forks.
Working in batches, transfer shredded pork and liquid to a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat and cook, undisturbed, until underside is well browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Toss and continue cooking, tossing occasionally, until edges are crispy and caramelized, 5 to 6 minutes longer.
Transfer each batch to a casserole dish. Cover with foil to keep warm and moist.
To serve, transfer the meat to a large platter or individual plates. Serve with the lettuce leaves, radishes, and hot sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Keto Instant Pot Carnitas Tacos

Amount per Serving

Calories

328

% Daily Value*

Fat

15

g

23

%

Saturated Fat

5

g

31

%

Cholesterol

139

mg

46

%

Sodium

227

mg

10

%

Potassium

959

mg

27

%

Carbohydrates

4

g

1

%

Fiber

1

g

4

%

Sugar

2

g

2

%

Protein

42

g

84

%

Vitamin A

2109

IU

42

%

Vitamin C

6

mg

7

%

Calcium

66

mg

7

%

Iron

4

mg

22

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keyword Dinners + Mains, Mexican

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By Jason Fung, MD

Jason Fung, M.D., is a Toronto-based nephrologist (kidney specialist) and a world leading expert in intermittent fasting and low-carb diets.

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