Instant Pot Carnitas Starter Sauce

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• Tomatillo, onion, jalapeno

Why We Love It

• Our Test Kitchen has taken fans' most popular, all-time-favorite recipes and turned them into time-saving meal starters designed exclusively for your Instant Pot. This carnitas starter brings home the authentic flavors of Mexico to enjoy in minutes. A savory blend of tomatillos, onions, garlic, chiles and spices, it transforms mealtime with exceptional flavor and ease – simply combine with sautéed pork and pressure cook for 45 minutes.

Net Weight

• 24 oz. (makes 6–8 servings).

Preparation Instructions

• 4 lb. (2 kg) boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch (5-cm) cubes
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 Tbs. vegetable oil
• 1 jar carnitas starter

Season the pork with salt and pepper. In an Instant Pot® set to Sauté, warm the oil. In batches, sear the pork, turning occasionally, until browned all over, about 8 minutes per batch. Return all the pork to the pot and stir in the carnitas starter. Lock the lid in place, seal and set to cook at high pressure for 45 minutes. When pressure cooking is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining steam. Carefully remove the lid and, using tongs, transfer the pork to a bowl. Using two forks, shred the pork into bite-size pieces. Using a large spoon, skim the fat from the top of the sauce. Stir the pork into the sauce and serve. Serves 6 to 8.

Timing Notes:

• Prep: 20 minutes
• Up to Pressure: 16 minutes
• Under Pressure: 45 minutes
• Release Pressure: 12 minutes
• Total: 93 minutes

Note: For instructions on using this product with Instant Pot Max or stovetop pressure cookers, visit williams-sonoma.com/instantpot.

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• This product is prepared and packaged using machines that may come in contact with wheat/gluten, tree nuts, fish, sesame, eggs, milk, peanuts, soy, mustard.

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