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How to Make Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Pork - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Chinese takeout, but also love the convenience of cooking with an Instant Pot, then this recipe for Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Pork is perfect for you. With just a few simple ingredients and your trusty pressure cooker, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time.

Sweet and sour pork is a classic Chinese dish that combines the tangy flavors of vinegar and pineapple with the sweetness of brown sugar and ketchup. The result is a mouthwatering ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless pork loin, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 ¼ cups water, divided
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ⅓ cup rice vinegar
  • ⅓ cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • aluminum foil
  • 1 onion, vertically sliced
  • 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into large chunks
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into large chunks
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add oil and heat until hot. Add pork cubes, working in batches if necessary, and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Return all the pork back to the pot and cancel Saute mode.
  • Whisk together 3/4 cup water, ketchup, rice vinegar, pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl. Pour over pork and stir to combine.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Release remaining pressure using the quick-release method. Unlock the lid and remove. Transfer pork to a plate using a slotted spoon. Cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Select Saute mode and stir in onion, pineapple, and red and green bell peppers. Simmer until vegetables start to soften, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Whisk together cornstarch and remaining 1/2 cup water in a small bowl until smooth. Pour slurry into the pot. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce has thickened to your preferred consistency, about 2 minutes. Return cooked pork back to the pot and heat until just warmed through. Garnish with sesame seeds.

    • Nutrition

    329 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 649mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 93mg
    • Calcium: 76mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 711mg

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