Instant Pot® Sweet and Sour Pork
Sweet and sour pork is a traditional and delicious Chinese dish. There's no need for takeout when you can make it with very little effort at home, and even better, in the Instant Pot®. Serve with rice.
🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot®) and select Saute function.
Add oil and heat until hot.
Add pork cubes, working in batches if necessary, and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Return all the pork back to the pot and cancel Saute mode.
Whisk together 3/4 cup water, ketchup, rice vinegar, pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl.
Pour over pork and stir to combine.
Close and lock the lid.
Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes.
Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes.
Release remaining pressure using the quick-release method.
Unlock the lid and remove.
Transfer pork to a plate using a slotted spoon.
Cover with foil to keep warm.
Select Saute mode and stir in onion, pineapple, and red and green bell peppers.
Simmer until vegetables start to soften, 6 to 7 minutes.
Whisk together cornstarch and remaining 1/2 cup water in a small bowl until smooth.
Pour slurry into the pot.
Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce has thickened to your preferred consistency, about 2 minutes.
Return cooked pork back to the pot and heat until just warmed through.
Garnish with sesame seeds.
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