Instant Pot® Asian-Style Pulled Pork

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 214 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 5

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