Instant Pot Sweet & Sour Pork and Rice

Instant Pot Sweet & Sour Pork and Rice is a quick pressure cooker recipe that can easily be modified to suit the tastes of  your family.

Broccoli florets and bits of orange pepper add a burst of colour to this dish.

This sweet yet tangy recipe makes four generous servings.

For any picky eaters you can serve them a plate before adding in the vegetables.  This is just one modification that can be made.

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To start making Instant Pot Sweet & Sour Pork and Rice I cut 4 pork loin chops into bite sized pieces.  This was about 2 lbs of pork.

Then I put some olive oil into the Instant Pot and turned it to the Saute Less function for 3 minutes.  I added the cut up pork.

While using the Sauté function I stirred the meat to brown the sides.

When the Saute function turned off the meat was still very pink.

I added ½ of the water to the Pot to deglaze it by scraping any brown bits from the bottom.

Next I added the remaining water before sprinkling in the rice and gently pushing it down into the water.  I did not stir.

Then I placed the lid on the Instant Pot, turned the steam release handle to the sealing position and set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook High for 6 minutes.

While the pork and rice were cooking in the Pot I prepared the sauce.

First I mixed together some brown sugar and some corn starch.

Then I added some pineapple juice, rice vinegar (you could use apple cider vinegar instead), ketchup and soy sauce.

Using a spoon I stirred all the ingredients together.  At this time I also cut up an orange pepper and one bunch of broccoli florets.

Once the Instant Pot was done cooking, I immediatley turned the steam release handle to the venting position to finish with a Quick Release.

I removed the lid and stirred the contents well.

To finish this meal I turned the Instant Pot back on to the Saute Less function for 5 minutes.

Then I stirred in the sauce that I had prepared earlier before adding in the chopped orange pepper and broccoli florets.

After the Pot shuts off it is time to enjoy your Instant Pot Sweet & Sour Pork and Rice.

This easy recipe is sure to please all appetites.

 

It is very easy to change up the added vegetables to suit the tastes of your family or serve some up to your picky eaters before adding any vegetables at all!

Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Pork and Rice is an easy gluten free dinner recipe. This rice dish is loaded with chunks of pork, broccoli and orange bell pepper.

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

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Ingredients You'll Need to Make this Instant Pot Sweet & Sour Pork and Rice:

  • 2 lbs pork loin chops cubed
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • ⅓ cup rice vinegar (can use apple cider vinegar)
  • 4 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 orange or red pepper diced
  • 1 bunch broccoli florets

How to Make Instant Pot Sweet & Sour Pork and Rice:

  1. Cut the pork loin chops into bite sized pieces.
  2. Turn the Instant Pot to the Saute Less function for 3 minutes and add the olive oil to the Pot.
  3. Dump the cut up pork into the Instant Pot and stir it so it browns on most sides.
  4. After the Saute function shuts off the meat will still be very pink. Add one cup of the water and use it to deglaze the Pot, scraping any brown bits from the bottom.
  5. Add the remaining water.
  6. Sprinkle in the rice and gently push it down into the liquid. Do not stir.
  7. Place the lid on the instant Pot, turn the steam release handle to the sealing position and set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook High for 6 minutes.
  8. While the pork and rice are cooking prepare the sauce. Dump the brown sugar and corn starch into a small mixing bowl and stir to combine.
  9. Add the pineapple juice, rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar), ketchup and soy sauce. Stir to combine.
  10. Dice the orange pepper and cut up the broccoli florets.
  11. Once the Instant Pot is done cooking, immediately turn the steam release handle to the venting position to finish with a Quick Release.
  12. Remove the lid and stir the contents well.
  13. Turn the Saute Less function back on for 5 minutes and stir in the sauce.
  14. Add the broccoli and chopped pepper and stir until Pot turns off.
  15. Serve and enjoy!

Yield: 4

Instant Pot Sweet & Sour Pork and Rice

Instant Pot Sweet & Sour Pork and Rice is a quick pressure cooker recipe that can easily be modified to suit the tastes of  your family.
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Instant Pot Sweet & Sour Pork and Rice is a quick pressure cooker recipe that can easily be modified to suit the tastes of  your family.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork loin chops cubed
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • ⅓ cup rice vinegar (can use apple cider vinegar)
  • 4 tablespoon ketchup
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 orange or red pepper diced
  • 1 bunch broccoli florets

Instructions

  1. Cut the pork loin chops into bite sized pieces.
  2. Turn the Instant Pot to the Saute Less function for 3 minutes and add the olive oil to the Pot.
  3. Dump the cut up pork into the Instant Pot and stir it so it browns on most sides.
  4. After the Saute function shuts off the meat will still be very pink. Add one cup of the water and use it to deglaze the Pot, scraping any brown bits from the bottom.
  5. Add the remaining water.
  6. Sprinkle in the rice and gently push it down into the liquid. Do not stir.
  7. Place the lid on the instant Pot, turn the steam release handle to the sealing position and set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook High for 6 minutes.
  8. While the pork and rice are cooking prepare the sauce. Dump the brown sugar and corn starch into a small mixing bowl and stir to combine.
  9. Add the pineapple juice, rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar), ketchup and soy sauce. Stir to combine.
  10. Dice the orange pepper and cut up the broccoli florets.
  11. Once the Instant Pot is done cooking, immediately turn the steam release handle to the venting position to finish with a Quick Release.
  12. Remove the lid and stir the contents well.
  13. Turn the Saute Less function back on for 5 minutes and stir in the sauce.
  14. Add the broccoli and chopped pepper and stir until Pot turns off.
  15. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

*This recipe was tested in an 8 quart Instant Pot Duo.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 854Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 191mgSodium: 739mgCarbohydrates: 76gFiber: 2gSugar: 44gProtein: 62g

14 Comments

    1. Hi Linda,
      Sure you can switch up the juice. It will change the flavour and as long as you are fine with that it is okay. There is a recipe for Orange Chicken you might be interested in....
      Take care,
      Kathleen

    1. Hi Sandy,
      I cannot eat gluten and this is a gluten free recipe page. I have access to gluten free soy sauce where I live. If you do not you would need to replace with a local substitute.
      Kathleen

    1. Hi Rick,
      Yes you could use frozen broccoli. You might just have to leave it on keep warm for a few minutes to make sure the broccoli is heated through.
      Enjoy,
      Kathleen

  1. I like the one pot recipe. Next time, however, I'll salt the pork before sauteeing it. That would enhance the flavor quite a bit.

    1. Hi There,
      I am so glad you liked the recipe. I might have to try salting the pork next time I make it too!
      Take care,
      Kathleen

    1. Hi Diane,
      I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
      Take Care,
      Kathleen

    1. Hi Lindy,
      If you choose to used ground pork slightly brown it first in the Pot.
      Take care,
      Kathleen

    1. Hi Susan,
      I found this information online...
      To shrink an 8-quart Instant Pot recipe down to fit a 3-quart mini, cut all solid ingredients and spices in half. However, do not reduce the liquid below the 3-quart model's minimum requirement of 1 cup, and keep the high-pressure cooking time the same.Scaling the IngredientsHalve the solids: Divide meats, vegetables, grains, and seasonings by two.Check the liquid minimum: An 8-quart pot often requires 2 cups of liquid to reach pressure, but a 3-quart pot only needs 1 cup of thin liquid (like broth or water). If halving the recipe leaves you with at least 1 cup, you are good; if it leaves you with less, top it up to 1 cup so the pot can pressurize.Respect fill lines: Never fill a 3-quart pot past the 2/3 line for standard foods, or the 1/2 line for foods that expand and foam (like rice, beans, or pasta).Adjusting Cooking TimesKeep pressure time identical: The time food spends under high pressure stays the exact same whether you make a full batch or a half batch.Factor in come-up time: A smaller 3-quart pot will reach pressure and release pressure faster than an 8-quart pot, which slightly reduces the overall time the food spends hot, but the programmed cook time should not be changed.

      Hope it helps.
      Take care,
      Kathleen

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