INSTANT POT BRAISED PORK BELLY

Instant Pot Braised Pork Belly image

Provided by barbara lentz @blentz8

Categories Pork

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 small shallot chopped finely
3 clove(s) garlic minced
2 tablespoon(s) fish sauce
1 teaspoon(s) thick soy sauce
2 pound(s) pork belly cut into 3 inch pieces.
7 tablespoon(s) sugar
2 cup(s) coconut water
2 scallions green parts finely chopped

Steps:

In a large bowl add the shallots, garlic, fish sauce, and soy sauce. Add the pork belly pieces and coat well.
Place the sugar in the Instant pot. Select saute. and cook the sugar about 10 to 15 minures or untll the sugar becomes dark in color. Stirring frequently.
Add the pork belly pieces and cook 5 minutes. stirring constantly. Select cancel and stir in the coconut water. Secure teh lid and turn to seal position.
Cook with high pressure for 35 minutes. Allow a natural release for 15 minutes then quick release. Remove lid and serve garnishing of scallions.