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Instant Pot Pork Adobo

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By: lalainePosted: 09/24/2018Updated: 10/06/2021
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Instant Pot Pork Adobo made quick and easy in the pressure cooker. Loaded with savory and garlicky flavors, this Filipino pork stew is amazing with steamed rice and sure to be a family favorite.

Pressure cooker pork adobo on steamed rice on a white plate
Instant Pot Pork Adobo

One thing I love about cooking with an Instant Pot other than I can have fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs in 25 minutes or a scrumptious spaghetti without boiling another pot of water is that I can enjoy meat stews that usually take hours in half the time.

I’ve been converting a lot of our dinner meals into pressure cooker recipes and I am so excited that my favorite pork adobo turned out just as delicious as made the traditional method. The meat comes out moist and fork-tender and the sauce thick and hearty with savory, garlicky flavors.

Instant Pot Pork Adobo

Filipino adobo

Filipino-style adobo is a type of cooking where pork, chicken, or vegetables are braised in a mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic,  and onions. Traditional seasonings also include bay leaves, pepper, salt, and sugar if a touch of sweetness is desired.

The choice of meat is cooked low and slow in the marinade until tender and the sauce is mostly reduced. The hearty stew is usually served with steamed white rice for lunch or dinner with fried garlic bits as an optional garnish.

serving pressure cooker pork adobo with a black ladle

Step by step instructions

To make this adobo in the pressure cooker, I use the Instant Pot’s SAUTE and MANUAL features.

  • Using the SAUTE feature set on NORMAL, heat about 1 tablespoon oil. Add the pork cubes in a single layer and sear on all sides. Drain excess fat if any.
  • Add the onions, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves. I season the pork with salt and pepper but adjust the seasonings in the latter part of cooking.
  • Cancel the SAUTE function.
  • In a bowl, combine equal parts vinegar, soy sauce, and water. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the meat.
  • Close the lid making sure the valve is in SEALING position and cook on HIGH pressure for 10 minutes. Do a quick release and open lid.
  • Because of the Instant Pot’s sealing mechanism, there’s not a lot of evaporation and the pork will be swimming in the liquid mixture. The stew is ready to enjoy if you like a lot of sauce to spoon over rice but for a really good adobo, the sauce should be reduced until nice and thick.
  • Turn on the SAUTE feature on NORMAL and simmer for about 20 minutes until sauce is thickened.
  • This is the time to adjust seasonings with salt and pepper as the sauce is now more concentrated and you’ll have a better gauge of the overall taste.

eating Instant Pork Adobo over white rice with a fork

How to serve

  • Pressure cooker adobo is best enjoyed with steamed rice for lunch or dinner.
  • It’s a great make-ahead dish you can prep in advance. Allow to cool completely and store in resealable bags or airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat to an internal temperature of 165 F. Alternatively, warm up in the microwave at 2 to 3-minute intervals, stirring well between intervals.

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Pressure cooker pork adobo on steamed rice on a white plate
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Instant Pot Pork Adobo

Instant Pot Pork Adobo made quick and easy in the pressure cooker. Loaded with savory and garlicky flavors, this Filipino pork stew is amazing with steamed rice and sure to be a family favorite.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Author: lalaine
Course: Main Entree
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4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 3 pounds pork butt, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  • Using the SAUTE function on NORMAL, heat oil. Add pork cubes and cook, turning as needed, until browned on all sides. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add onions, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves.
  • Cancel the SAUTE function.
  • In a bowl, combine vinegar, soy sauce, and water. Pour into the pot over meat mixture.
  • Close the lid making sure the valve is in SEALING position and cook on HIGH pressure for 10 minutes. Do a quick release and open lid.
  • Turn on the SAUTE feature on NORMAL and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
  • Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with fried garlic bits if desired and serve hot with steamed rice.

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 510kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 65g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 204mg, Sodium: 1033mg, Potassium: 1242mg, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin C: 3.5mg, Calcium: 65mg, Iron: 4.6mg

“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”

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  1. Lacy says

    Posted on 3/21/22 at 9:45 pm

    5 stars
    My Filipino husband gives it two thumbs up. Super simple prep too.

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