Instant Pot Pork Perfection

**Instant Pot Pork Perfection** is like a warm hug for your belly, and trust me, you’re gonna wanna get in on this. It’s that dish the hubby and kiddos go feral over—oh yeah, it’s a family favorite that sneaks its way into our dinner rotation more often than I’d care to admit. This ain’t fine dining, friends—it’s a messy, delicious affair that somehow makes you look like a culinary wizard with zero effort. Why should you try it? Because life is too short for bad food, and this recipe is like magic, but in pork form.

Oh, the tales I could spin about Instant Pot Pork Perfection! You know the kind—those chaotic family dinners where everyone actually shuts up for a second because their mouths are full of this glorious wonder? Yeah, that’s what happens every single time. My partner, who usually ranks cereal pretty high on his list of “acceptable dinners,” actually asks for this by name. It’s become one of those dishes that brings us all to the table—not just to eat, but to laugh, share, and maybe fight over the last piece. It’s as much a staple in our house as that one drawer that’s full of random stuff no one seems to need but can’t throw away.

Why You’ll Love This Instant Pot Pork Perfection

– Because when life gives you lemons, you should ignore them and make pork instead.
– It transforms any stressful day into a flavor-packed comfort bubble.
– Double yay for minimal cleanup—we’ve got one pot to rule them all.
– No chef-level skills required. Really, if I can do it, so can you.

How to Make It

Alright, grab that Instant Pot—the shining star of this ridiculously easy feast. Toss the pork in like it won’t let you down (because it won’t). Add soy sauce, because it makes everything savory and great. Got some garlic? Toss that in too, but not with too much thought. Ginger spice is next—gives it that kick without knocking you out. Set it and basically forget it. It’s like a delicious out-of-body experience happening in your kitchen. Trust me, when it’s done and that glorious porky aroma fills your house, you’ll think you summoned a culinary spirit. Serve however you want—rice, tacos, alone in a dark room, whatever.

Ingredient Notes

– Pork Shoulder: Honestly, this is where the magic happens. Mess up everything else, but not this.
– Soy Sauce: Never skip it. Unless you like bland food, in which case, why’d you even get this recipe?
– Ginger: A punchy friend you’ll miss if you leave it out. But use fresh ginger, not that powdered business, unless you want surprise grit in every bite.

Recipe Steps:

1. Sear the pork in your Instant Pot on the sauté setting to lock in the flavors.
2. Add soy sauce, ginger, and garlic (fresh please) to the pot.
3. Cook it on high pressure until it falls apart just by looking at it.
4. Let it naturally release pressure—do other important things in the meantime like Instagramming this genius creation.

What to Serve It With

This dish is what food dreams are made of. You can throw it on some jasmine rice, wrap it in tortillas for taco night, or pile it high on toasted buns for an insane sandwich. Pair it with a salad if you’re feeling green, or just more pork if you aren’t.

Tips & Mistakes

– Don’t add too much liquid, or you’ll end up with pork soup.
– Forgot to marinate overnight? No stress! More time for you to relax/Netflix/stare at a wall.

Storage Tips

Leftovers? Lucky you! Stick ’em in an airtight container and shove it in the fridge. They’re even better the next day when all the flavors have had a party overnight. If you eat it cold, you’re still my hero, because sometimes you just need pork for breakfast and that’s the world I want to live in.

Variations and Substitutions

Got a sweet tooth craving? Toss in some brown sugar; it’ll jazz things up. Ran out of soy sauce? Tamari or coconut aminos work like a charm. Want to skip the ginger? Avalanche warning: you’re losing a flavor layer. Honey instead of sugar is a fun twist too, if you’re feeling the sweet vibes without the granules.

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Instant Pot Pork Perfection

This Instant Pot Pork Perfection recipe delivers tender, juicy pork cooked to perfection in less than an hour. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour

Servings: 6

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 3 lb pork shoulder
• ▢ 1.5 cup chicken broth low sodium
• ▢ 0.5 cup soy sauce
• ▢ 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
• ▢ 2 tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 4 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat olive oil.
• Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
• Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
• Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to Manual/Pressure Cook on high for 45 minutes.
• Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release remaining pressure.
• Remove the pork, shred it with two forks, and return to the sauce. Stir to coat.
• Serve hot over rice or your favorite sides.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the pork shoulder overnight with the soy sauce and brown sugar mix.