Carnitas and Colombian Cheese Bread

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Chicken thighs are lower in fat while pork butt is often less expensive.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas provide more fiber, while flour tortillas are typically cheaper.

Put on gloves for handling meat.

Cut the pork tenderloin into large chunks.

Rub the pork with a mixture of sea salt, cumin, oregano, and fresh garlic.

Layer sliced onions at the bottom of the Instant Pot.

Place the pork on top of the onions and add more onions on top.

Cut the jalapeno around the seeds and mince it, then add it to the pot.

Pour orange juice and lime juice over the pork.

Add a couple of cinnamon sticks and bay leaves to the pot.

Drizzle olive oil on top of the ingredients in the pot.

Seal the Instant Pot and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Cooking Techniques

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