How to Make Instant Pot Asian-Style Pulled Pork - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a simple and delicious way to spice up your dinner routine, then this Instant Pot Asian-Style Pulled Pork recipe is the perfect solution. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a savory and succulent meal that will impress your family and friends.

This recipe takes the traditional pulled pork concept and gives it an exciting Asian twist, using ingredients like soy sauce, rice vinegar, and ginger to create a flavor profile that is both swe...

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Ingredients

  • 3 ½ pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup chopped mushrooms
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
  • ⅛ cup cold water
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Combine pork, beef broth, mushrooms, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, honey, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper, and Chinese five-spice powder in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid.
  • Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Let sit for 15 minutes before releasing pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove the pork using a slotted spoon and place in a separate bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl and add to the pressure cooker. Select Saute function. Bring to a boil and cook until sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes. Select Warm function.
  • Shred the pork using 2 forks to pull apart; mix with sauce. Top with green onions and serve.
  • Nutrition

    214 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 510mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 269mg