Instant Pot Pork Stew

Pork stew is a hearty, comforting dish that combines tender chunks of pork with a rich, flavorful broth and a variety of vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and onions. Easily cooked to perfection in an Instant Pot, the pork becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender while absorbing all the savory flavors from herbs and spices like garlic, thyme, and bay leaves. The broth thickens as the stew simmers, creating a satisfying, warming meal ideal for cooler weather. Simple yet satisfying, pork stew is a classic choice for family dinners and gatherings, offering a filling, flavorful meal that’s perfect for any occasion.

Instant Pot Pork Stew

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Equipment

• 1 Instant pot

Ingredients

  

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• 2 pounds pork loin meat, cut into 2-3 inch cubes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 5 cups chicken stock or beef broth low-sodium, more if needed
• 4 medium carrots peeled and cut into 1/4-inch chunks
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 1 pound mini red potatoes, peeled and cut in half
• 2 cups baby Bella mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3 bay leaves

CORNSTARCH SLURRY

• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water

GARNISH

• chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

 

• Place pork chunks into a large bowl and sprinkle with flour, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
• Turn on the Instant Pot, select Saute, and adjust to High. Once Hot, add the oil. Once the oil is simmering, add the meat in one layer. Work in batches if needed. Brown on all sides for about 5 minutes per batch. Once browned, set aside.
• Add onion and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of wine to deglaze the pot, scraping the bits that are stuck to it with a wooden spoon.
• Cancel Saute function.
• Add back the meat and add tomato paste. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, and mushrooms. Pour the beef broth on top. Add bay leaves and season with salt and pepper. Cover and lock the lid, and point the valve to seal.
• Select Manual Pressure Cook for 20 minutes on High. This is followed by a 10-minute Natural Pressure Release, after which you release the remaining pressure manually.
• Carefully remove the lid, taste it, and adjust it for salt and pepper.
• Select Saute on Medium, simmer the stew, add the peas, and stir.
• If you prefer the stew to be thicker, either mash some of the potatoes or add the cornstarch mix (mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl until thoroughly combined to add the cornstarch slurry). While sauteing on Medium, add the mixture to the pot, stir, and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until thickened.
• Cancel the Saute function and turn off the Instant Pot. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

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