Instant Pot Pork with Spiced Plum Sauce, Red Cabbage and Jasmine Rice

Name: Instant Pot Pork with Spiced Plum Sauce, Red Cabbage and Jasmine Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión
Ingredients: 1.5 lb pork loin, cubed; 1 cup jasmine rice; 1 cup water; 10.5 oz ripe red plums; 6 oz red cabbage; 1 cup onion; 1 tbsp fresh ginger; 4 cloves garlic; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1.5 tbsp honey; 2 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp cold water; 1 whole star anise; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 3/4 tsp salt; 2 tbsp fresh chives; 1 tbsp sesame seeds

An original Instant Pot dish featuring tender pork cubes pressure-cooked in a glossy plum, ginger, and vinegar sauce, served with jasmine rice and red cabbage for a sweet, tangy, and aromatic contrast.

20 minPrep

22 minCook

42 minTotal

4Servings

High Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

700 g pork loin, cubed (1.25-inch cubes)
200 g jasmine rice (enjuagado)
240 ml water (for the arroz)
300 g ripe red plums (boneless and chopped)
180 g red cabbage (finely grated)
120 g onion (chopped)
15 g fresh ginger (grated)
12 g garlic (chopped)
180 ml chicken broth (low sodium)
30 ml rice vinegar
45 ml soy sauce
30 ml honey
10 ml sesame oil
15 ml olive oil
16 g cornstarch
30 ml cold water (for mezclar with the maicena)
1 unit star anise
1 g ground cinnamon
1 g black pepper
4 g salt (ajustar to taste)
8 g fresh chives (chopped for servir)
9 g sesame seeds (for servir)

Nutrition facts

per serving

547 kcal

Calories

34 g

Protein

50 g

Carbs

22 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

47 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

SoySesame

Instructions

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1. Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs almost clear. Place it in an Instant Pot-safe bowl with 240 ml (1 cup) water and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
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2. Season the pork with the salt and black pepper. Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode on high, about 180°C/355°F at the hot base surface, and add the olive oil.
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3. Brown the pork for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until colored on several sides. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté for 2 more minutes.
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4. Add the chopped plums, chicken broth, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, star anise, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to loosen any browned bits from the bottom.
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5. Place a trivet inside the pot over the pork mixture and set the bowl of rice on top. Lock the lid and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
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6. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure. The safe internal temperature for pork should reach at least 63°C/145°F before resting.
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7. Carefully remove the rice bowl and fluff the rice with a fork. Remove the star anise from the sauce as well.
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8. Turn Sauté mode back on. Add the red cabbage to the pot with the pork and cook for 2 minutes, just until slightly softened but still textured.
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9. Mix the cornstarch with 30 ml (2 tbsp) cold water until smooth. Pour it into the pot and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.
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10. Serve the jasmine rice in shallow bowls, spoon the pork with plum sauce and red cabbage over the top, and finish with fresh chives and sesame seeds.

Chef tips

For a deeper sauce, use very ripe plums. If you want a more caramelized finish, you can place the cooked pork under the oven broiler for 2 to 3 minutes at 230°C/450°F before serving.

Substitutions

You can substitute boneless chicken thighs for the pork loin, adjusting pressure cooking to 5 minutes on high. Jasmine rice can be replaced with basmati rice using the same amount of water. Honey can be swapped for maple syrup, though the flavor will change.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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