Instant Pot Pork Stew
Description
Turn pork shoulder into a flavorful, simple pork stew using your Instant Pot. Red wine, carrots, and tomato paste add richness and flavor.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 6 pieces
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 cup red wine
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1 cup beef broth
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 onion, cut into large chunks
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1/2 pound baby carrots
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4 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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2 bay leaves
Directions
1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Add oil; heat for 1 minute. Meanwhile, season pork with salt and pepper. Add to the pot; cook and stir until evenly browned on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes.
2
Add flour; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Deglaze the pot with wine, broth, and tomato paste, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom.
3
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
4
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and bay leaves. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 5 minutes for pressure to build.
5
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes.