Carnitas Lettuce Wraps

PALEO, GLUTEN-FREE

When you think of cooking a pork shoulder, you probably think about cooking it low and slow for 6–8 hours. With the Instant Pot®, the same result can be achieved in a significantly reduced time. Enjoy this succulent meat topped with fresh jalapeño, radishes, avocado, and tomatoes . . . all wrapped neatly in a fresh lettuce leaf!

• Hands-On Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 60 minutes

Serves 6

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 teaspoons ground oregano

1 teaspoon white pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion salt

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1 (3-pound) pork shoulder

2 tablespoons olive oil

2–3 cups water

1 head butter lettuce, washed and dried

1 small jalapeño, sliced

1/4 cup julienned radishes

1 medium avocado, diced

2 small Roma tomatoes, diced

2 limes, cut into wedges

1 In a small bowl, combine cocoa powder, salt, cayenne pepper, oregano, white pepper, garlic powder, onion salt, cumin, and coriander. Massage seasoning into pork shoulder and refrigerate covered overnight.

2 Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot®. Add 2 tablespoons oil. Sear roast on all sides ensuring all sides are browned, about 8–10 minutes. Add enough water (2–3 cups) to almost cover the meat. Lock lid.

3 Press the Manual button and adjust time to 45 minutes. When timer beeps, let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Quick-release any additional pressure until float valve drops and then unlock lid.

4 Transfer pork to a platter. Using two forks, shred the meat. Discard all but 1/2 cup of cooking liquid. Add meat back into Instant Pot®. Press the Sauté button and stir-fry meat for 4–5 minutes creating some crispy edges.

5 Serve with lettuce leaves, jalapeño slices, radishes, avocado, tomatoes, and lime wedges.