Instant Pot Pork with Cider, Kale, White Beans and Pearl Barley with Wholegrain Mustard

Name: Instant Pot Pork with Cider, Kale, White Beans and Pearl Barley with Wholegrain Mustard
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: fusión casera
Ingredients: 1.3 lb lean pork, cubed; 3/4 cup pearl barley; 1 1/2 cups cooked white beans; 4 cups kale; 1 cup yellow onion; 1 cup carrot; 3/4 cup celery; 4 cloves garlic; 1 cup apple cider; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 leaf bay leaf; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp fresh parsley

A comforting and original Instant Pot dish with tender pork cubes, apple cider, white beans, kale, and pearl barley in a gentle wholegrain mustard and herb sauce. Ideal for a complete, flavorful meal.

20 minPrep

35 minCook

55 minTotal

4Servings

High Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

600 g lean pork, cubed (of paleta or lomo, diced of 3 cm)
150 g pearl barley (enjuagada)
240 g cooked white beans (escurridas and enjuagadas)
120 g kale (without stalks duros, troceada)
150 g yellow onion (chopped)
120 g carrot (en medias lunas finas)
80 g celery (chopped)
12 g garlic (chopped)
240 ml apple cider (without gas)
480 ml chicken broth (low sodium)
30 g wholegrain mustard
15 ml olive oil
2 g dried thyme
2 g sweet paprika
1 unit bay leaf
6 g salt (or to taste)
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
15 ml apple cider vinegar
10 g fresh parsley (chopped, for terminar)

Nutrition facts

per serving

545 kcal

Calories

36 g

Protein

37 g

Carbs

25 g

Fat

9 g

Fiber

28 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

GlutenCeleryMustard

Instructions

1
Season the pork with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, black pepper, and sweet paprika.
2
Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. When the insert is hot, add the olive oil and brown the pork for 4-5 minutes, stirring, until colored on several sides. Transfer to a plate.
3
Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring, until the onion softens.
4
Pour in the apple cider and scrape the bottom well with a wooden spoon to loosen the browned bits.
5
Add the pearl barley, chicken broth, wholegrain mustard, dried thyme, bay leaf, and remaining salt. Return the pork to the pot along with any accumulated juices.
6
Lock the lid and cook on High Pressure for 22 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully quick-release the remaining pressure.
7
Open the lid, remove the bay leaf, and stir in the cooked white beans, kale, and apple cider vinegar. Turn Sauté mode back on for 3-5 minutes, stirring, until the kale softens and the sauce thickens slightly.
8
Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve hot with fresh parsley on top.
9
If you want to keep the dish warm, use the Instant Pot Keep Warm function. To reheat in the oven, place it in a covered baking dish at 160°F/70°C for 10-15 minutes.

Chef tips

For better browning, pat the pork dry with paper towels before sautéing and avoid overcrowding the pot. The barley will keep absorbing liquid as it rests, so add a splash more broth if you prefer a soupier texture.

Substitutions

You can swap the kale for chard or spinach, adding it at the end. If you do not have still apple cider, use unsweetened apple juice and add an extra teaspoon of vinegar. Chicken broth can be replaced with vegetable broth.

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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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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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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