Name: Instant Pot Asian-Inspired Pork Shoulder
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 lb white onions; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons water; 2 pounds pork shoulder; 0.25 cup stir fry sauce; rice; sesame seeds; chives

Instant Pot Asian-Inspired Pork Shoulder

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Ingredients

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Instant Pot Asian-Inspired Pork Shoulder

1 lb white onions(or yellow onions, roughly chopped, about 4 cups)

1 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons water

2 pounds pork shoulder(cut into roughly 2 inch cubes)

¼ cup stir fry sauce(store-bought, of your choice, teriyaki, soy-ginger, sesame, etc.)

rice

sesame seeds

chives(chopped)

Instructions

Place the onions in the inner pot, sprinkle the salt and pepper over them, and add the water.

Place the pork on top of the onions and drizzle it with the sauce.

Close and lock the lid. Set the valve to Sealing. Press Cancel, then press Manual or Pressure Cook and use the Pressure or Pressure Level button to select High Pressure. Set the time to 45 minutes.

When the cooking cycle ends, press Cancel. Allow the appliance to cool and pressure release naturally, about 20 minutes. (The pressure is released when the small metal float valve next to the pressure-release valve sinks back into the lid and the lid is no longer locked.)

Remove the lid. Use tongs to remove the pork from the inner pot and serve it with the sauce drizzled over it, accompanied by rice and garnished with sesame seeds and chopped chives.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Sear Before Pressure Cooking 🔥
Use the Instant Pot's sauté function to brown the pork shoulder for 3-4 minutes per side before pressurizing; this develops a flavorful crust and deepens the umami profile of your final dish.
Strategic Sauce Addition 🍯
Reserve half your stir fry sauce and add it after natural pressure release to maintain bright, fresh flavors rather than cooking them away during the 45-minute pressure cycle.
Liquid Gold Preservation 💧
Chill the cooking liquid overnight as instructed, then freeze the defatted broth in ice cube trays for easy portions—perfect for instantly elevating future stir-fries, soups, and grain bowls with concentrated pork umami.
Natural Release Timing ⏱️
Allow at least 15 minutes of natural pressure release before quick-releasing to ensure the pork shoulder remains incredibly moist and tender rather than becoming stringy or dry.
Textural Contrast Finishing ✨
Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 30 seconds before garnishing and scatter fresh chives on individual bowls just before serving to preserve their crisp texture and onion bite against the tender, braised pork.