INSTANT POT® ASIAN-STYLE PULLED PORK

Instant Pot® Asian-Style Pulled Pork image

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.

Provided by Brent W

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 ½ pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup beef broth
1 cup chopped mushrooms
½ cup balsamic vinegar
⅓ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
⅛ cup cold water
¼ cup chopped green onions

Steps:

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.
Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
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.
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.
Shred the pork using 2 forks to pull apart; mix with sauce. Top with green onions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 509.9 mg, Sugar 4.7 g