How to Make Instant Pot® Pork Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to hearty, comforting meals, few things can compare to a steaming hot bowl of pork stew. With tender chunks of pork, savory vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth, it's the perfect dish to warm you up on a chilly evening. And thanks to the Instant Pot®, preparing this classic comfort food has never been easier or quicker.

Using the Instant Pot® allows you to achieve that slow-cooked flavor in a fraction of the time, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or lazy ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 6 pieces
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 onion, cut into large chunks
  • 4 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ pound baby carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat oil for 1 minute. Season pork with salt and pepper. Add to the pot. Cook and stir until browned evenly on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Add flour and cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Deglaze the pot by adding wine, broth, and tomato paste, scraping up all the browned bits from the bottom.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in onion, celery, carrots, garlic, and bay leaves. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 5 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    198 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 220mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 445mg