Ultimate Instant Pot Pulled Pork: Irresistible Asian-

The Asian flavors in this pulled pork are a great change from standard BBQ pulled pork. Easy to do in the Instant Pot or adaptable for a slow cooker. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds. Great over rice, noodles, wrapped in leaf lettuce, or in rice paper wraps.

Recipe Details

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

Ingredients

  • 3 ½poundsboneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

  • 1cupbeef broth

  • 1cupchopped mushrooms

  • ½cupbalsamic vinegar

  • cupsoy sauce

  • 2tablespoonshoney

  • 2tablespoonsminced garlic

  • 1tablespoonsesame oil

  • 1tablespoonminced ginger

  • 2teaspoonsred pepper flakes

  • 1teaspoonChinese five-spice powder

  • 2 ½tablespoonscornstarch

  • cupcold water

  • ¼cupchopped green onions

Cooking Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Shred the pork using 2 forks to pull apart; mix with sauce. Top with green onions and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories214
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
14g
18%
Saturated Fat
5g
24%
Cholesterol
52mg
17%
Sodium
510mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate
8g
3%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
15g
Vitamin C
2mg
9%
Calcium
27mg
2%
Iron
1mg
7%
Potassium
269mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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