Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Pork
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
7 mins
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Total Time
27 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
336 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Pork
Description
This recipe combines boneless pork loin cut into bite-sized pieces that are browned in the Instant Pot sauté mode along with chopped onion and red bell pepper. Pineapple chunks add sweetness and moisture. The sauce mixes pineapple juice with water, cornstarch, honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic to provide a thick, aromatic sweet and sour coating.
After browning, the pork and vegetables are coated in the prepared sauce and pressure cooked on high for ten minutes, with a natural release to ensure tender pork and fully developed flavors. The pressure cooker method accelerates the cooking process while allowing the sauce to penetrate the meat and vegetables.
Serving the dish over rice helps balance the bold sweet and sour sauce and makes for a complete meal. Fresh chopped cilantro garnish adds a herbaceous note that brightens the dish.
A general note states that nutrition information is an estimate, as it depends on exact ingredient amounts and preparation variations.
Ingredients
- 1 can pineapple 20 ounce can, chunks in pineapple juice
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 Tablespoons honey
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon ginger minced
- 3 Tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 TB olive oil for cooking
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 red pepper chopped
- 2 pounds boneless pork loin
Instructions
- Separate the pineapple chunks and juice into two separate mixing bowls.
- In the mixing bowl with the pineapple juice, add water, cornstarch, honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and garlic. Whisk together until well combined and set aside.
- Cut pork into bite-sized pieces.
- Turn on Instant Pot to sauté mode.
- Add the olive oil, onion, red peppers, and pork to Instant Pot. Sauté until pork browns on the outside.
- Add pineapple chunks and stir.
- Pour sauce into pot over meat and veggies and stir to coat.
- Secure the lid to the instant pot and select manual high, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Let pressure natural release for 7 minutes. Turn the valve to vent.
- Serve over rice.
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
Notes
- The nutritional information for this dish is approximate and can vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 414mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 793mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 670IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 37.9mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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