Similar to cake more than cookies. Despite the pumpkin, our kids still enjoy these!
| Prep Time: | 15 mins |
| Cook Time: | 45 mins |
| Additional Time: | 25 mins |
| Total Time: | 1 hr 25 mins |
| Servings: | 12 |
| Yield: | 12 servings |
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
Instructions
- 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 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 8 g |
| Cholesterol | 52 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Sodium | 510 mg |
| Sugars | 5 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
Great recipe, just needed longer to cook! I saw someone else’s comment saying they needed to basically triple the cook time. I halved this recipe, so I just doubled the cook time and it was perfect. Just be sure to not add too much extra beef stock. I did by accident. Worked out for me since I put this over Favorite Garlic Noodles, which is a strong pairing, but just be careful! Also, add in some sesame seeds for a little extra sesame flavor if that’s what you enjoy!
Flavor is EXCELLENT and such a nice change from BBQ. Execution …not so much. I made exactly as written and 35 minutes is not nearly enough time. The pork was tough as leather and even bloody in places. I put it in for another 30 minutes and still tough. I am still giving this 4 stars because the flavor is excellent but plan on 90 minutes in the pressure cooker if you want true “pulled pork”.