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Pressure Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork (Lighter Version)

Sweet and Sour Pork is an easy, gluten-free one pot dish, that can be quickly prepared in the pressure cooker. The pork is stir-fried instead of deep-fried, tender, and so delicious. Save some bucks with this homemade Takeout! 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 707 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs pork stew meat (2 to 3-inch cubes)
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1-2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ⅓ cup rice vinegar
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoon tomato paste (OR 3 tablespoon ketchup)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • 1 cup medium diced onions
  • 2 cups medium diced bell pepper (different colors)
  • 1 cup Canned Pineapple Chunks (without liquid)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon water (or pineapple juice from the can)
  • 2 tablespoon chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. First, heat the pressure cooker by pressing Sauté -> click on the Adjust button -> select More to get the Sauté More function.
  2. This means the food will be sautéed on medium-high heat. Mine goes up to 395 degrees F. Wait for the Pressure Cooker indicator to read HOT, or wait about 2-3 minutes to get hot.
  3. Meanwhile, pat dry the pork chunks with paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Add the oil to the hot pressure cooker, wait one minute for the oil to heat up and add the pork. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring a few times, and cook until browned.
  4. Stir in honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and tomato paste just until combined. Then, add garlic, onion, bell pepper, and pineapple chunks. Gently stir, close the lid, and seal the pressure valve.
  5. Select either the Stew or Poultry Function and adjust time to 5 minutes. Although Pork is not poultry, the meat takes about the same time to cook. Use a 10 minute Natural Release. Turn off the heat and release remaining pressure. Open the lid and gently stir so as not to crush the pork and vegetables.
  6. In a small bowl, make a slurry by whisking cornstarch with water until combined with no lumps. Select again the Sauté function. Add the slurry to the pork and vegetables and gently stir to combine.
  7. Cook on Sauté function for 4-5 additional minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens. It will get thicker as it cools. 
  8. Turn off the Pressure Cooker, add chopped green onion and sesame seeds. Serve warm over rice or riced cauliflower and enjoy! 

Notes

  • Love pork dishes? Try our Quick Barbecue Pork Chops

Nutrition Information

Calories 707kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 122mg (41%) Sodium 1688mg (70%) Potassium 872mg (25%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 44g (88%) Vitamin A 2480IU (50%) Vitamin C 121.7mg (135%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 707

% Daily Value*

Calories 707kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 122mg 41%
Sodium 1688mg 70%
Potassium 872mg 19%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 44g 88%
Vitamin A 2480IU 50%
Vitamin C 121.7mg 135%
Calcium 75mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.