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Instant Pot Dongpo Pork

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Instant Pot Dongpo Pork

Dongpo Pork

  1. Other Main Course Dishes

Prep: 15 min • Cook: 45 min. A quicker interpretation of the classic Dongpo Pork, utilizing the Instant Pot to achieve tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly in a fraction of the traditional time. Retains the signature savory-sweet glaze.

Preparation time
15 min
Cooking time
45 min
Total time
1 hr
Servings
4
Course
Main
Complexity
Medium
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Ingredients

  • 2lb pork belly(Skin on, cut into 1.5-inch cubes)
  • 2 cup water(For cooking)
  • 2oz rock sugar(Or granulated sugar)
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce(Regular soy sauce)
  • 1/4 cup shaoxing wine(Or dry sherry)
  • 5 pcs ginger(Slices, about 1 inch thick)
  • 2 pcs star anise
  • 3 pcs scallions(Cut into 2-inch sections, for garnish)

Instructions

Preparation

  1. Place the pork belly cubes into the Instant Pot. Add water to cover the pork belly, enough to blanch it. Set Instant Pot to 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' on high for 5 minutes. Quick release the pressure.
  2. Drain the pork belly and rinse it thoroughly under cold water to remove impurities. Pat dry with paper towels.

Cooking

  1. Clean the Instant Pot. Return the pork belly to the pot. Add rock sugar, soy sauce, shaoxing wine, ginger slices, and star anise.
  2. Add enough water to almost cover the pork belly. Stir to combine.
  3. Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' on high for 15 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  4. Open the lid. Switch the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode to reduce the sauce until it thickens to a glaze consistency, stirring occasionally. This usually takes about 5-10 minutes.

Serving

  1. Carefully transfer the Dongpo Pork to a serving dish. Spoon the thickened sauce over the pork.
  2. Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

Nutrition

Servings
4
Serving size (imperial)
8.8 oz
NutrientPer servingPer 100 gTotal (4 servings)
Calories650 kcal260 kcal2,600 kcal
Protein25 g10 g100 g
Fat55 g22 g220 g
Carbs15 g6 g60 g

Tips

  • Ensure pork belly is cut into uniform cubes for even cooking and presentation of this classic dish.
  • Reducing the sauce at the end is crucial for achieving the signature glossy glaze; monitor closely to prevent burning.
  • Serve this rich pork belly dish with steamed rice and blanched green vegetables to balance the flavors.

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