25 Incredible Instant Pot Pork Recipes

Updated September 30, 2019
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The way an Instant Pot cooks pork is nothing short of incredible: always succulent, always tender, always perfect. Whether you're looking for Instant Pot pulled pork or a sausage-rich stew, these easy Instant Pot pork recipes are perfect for meal prepping, weeknight dinners, or whenever you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal. 

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Instant Pot Pork Shoulder

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Instant Pot Pork Shoulder Recipe

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Smoked Pork and Split Pea Soup

Smoked Pork and Split Pea Soup Recipe

Hint: An immersion blender is handy for puréeing this slow cooker soup recipe.

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Instant Pot Sunday Sauce and Meatballs

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Instant Pot Sunday Sauce and Meatballs Recipe

Sure the idea of “Sunday sauce” is great, but the reality is, you’re not always going to have the flexibility to start a pot of sauce in the morning and stay home while it cooks throughout the day—even on the weekend. However, thanks to the ever-handy Instant Pot you can enjoy the robust flavor of a slow-simmered tomato sauce in less than an hour. Serve the sauce and meatballs over your favorite hot, cooked pasta for a hearty, highly comforting meal. 

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Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice

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Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice Recipe

The classic Creole dish, updated so you can make it in a quarter of the time thanks to the Instant Pot.

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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese with Bacon

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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese with Bacon Recipe

If you thought you loved your Instant Pot, just wait until you make a rich and gooey bowl of macaroni and cheese within minutes. The Instant Pot’s pressure function allows you to skip the entire process of boiling water, cooking, and draining the pasta saving valuable time over a traditional stovetop mac and cheese recipe. And we keep the cheese sauce quick and convenient, as well as decadently creamy, by utilizing canned evaporated milk—an affordable staple that you may already have in your pantry. Plus, evaporated milk packs less fat than using heavy cream, which means you can feel a little better about all the cheese you’re pouring in to make a beautiful melty finish. We opted for a blend of cheddar and Gouda cheeses, but feel free to go all-cheddar or try adding another favorite cheese to the mix.

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Jalapeño-Glazed Pork Chops and Rice 

Jalapeño-Glazed Pork Chops and Rice  Recipe

Jalapeño jelly makes a quick glaze for any type of meat from chicken to pork. Add chopped tomatoes to the rice for a balanced meal.

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Instant Pot Keto Adobo Pork

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Instant Pot Keto Adobo Pork Recipe

When paired with the Instant Pot, pork shoulder is foolproof and feeds a group of people on a budget. The meat melts in your mouth, while the bright green veggies and fresh lime cut the richness, making a perfect partner for pork. The whole family would love this dish—for anyone who’s not on keto, serve it over rice. Serve any leftovers in a taco topped with fresh shredded cabbage and sriracha. 

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Cumin Pork and Poblano Corn 

Cumin Pork and Poblano Corn  Recipe

This spicy pork recipe is made simple with the pressure cooking power of your Instant Pot.

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Instant Pot Jambalaya Soup

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Instant Pot Jambalaya Soup Recipe

Look for andouille near the smoked sausages in the refrigerated section of your grocery store. Want to make it in your slow cooker? Click here for the recipe.

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Instant Pot Breakfast Burritos

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Instant Pot Breakfast Burritos Recipe

Starting the day with a breakfast burrito is always a good call. Packed with the protein and carbs you need to greet the morning with gusto, a warm tortilla bursting with eggs, cheese, and salsa is a way better choice than any sugar bomb of a breakfast pastry. But unlike that box of Pop Tarts sitting on your kitchen counter, a breakfast burrito takes a bit of work to put together in the morning. Enter the Instant Pot. In just a few minutes, you can cook a mess of eggs and vegetables into a fluffy egg mixture that’s practically begging to grow up to be a breakfast burrito.

Saute chorizo, onions, and peppers in the Instant Pot, then pour into a steamer basket. Fill up the pan with eggs, then cook until fluffy. Now, the rest is up to you. Scoop the egg and vegetable mixture into a tortilla, then toss in your favorite breakfast burrito fixin’s, from hot sauce to pico de gallo to fresh cilantro—then wrap it up and take a big ol’ bite.

Instant Pot Breakfast Burritos

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Instant Pot Sausage-Cornbread Stuffing

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Instant Pot Sausage-Cornbread Stuffing Recipe

You can't have Thanksgiving dinner without stuffing. Classic flavors, a moist-but-not-soggy texture, and a touch of sweetness will make this Instant Pot stuffing a new family favorite. 

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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup with Chorizo

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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup with Chorizo Recipe

For an easy and elegant fall entertaining dish you can make in your Instant Pot, look no further than our savory butternut squash soup. This Instant Pot butternut squash soup is a perfect recipe for effortless autumnal vibes. Featuring chorizo sausage and spices like cumin and chili powder, matched with butternut squash’s inherent sweetness, this Instant Pot soup exudes seasonal warmth. It’s excellent when served with crusty bread and a green salad for a light entree, but also makes for a fantastic appetizer served in smaller portions. A speedy and flavorful twist on classic butternut squash soup, our Instant Pot version delivers a delightful blend of textures and flavors in each bite thanks to toppings that make the dish as beautiful as it is delicious.

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Instant Pot Carolina Pulled Pork

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Instant Pot Carolina Pulled Pork Recipe

Super tender pulled pork that falls apart with the brush of a fork and melts in your mouth is possible even on a weeknight, thanks to the Instant Pot. Pair it with Carolina-style barbecue sauce, which offers the perfect balance of sweetness, vinegar and spicy heat to perfectly complement the shredded meat. Make sure to brown the pork pieces well, as that give the meat a better flavor, color, and appearance. Serve with the classics: buns, slaw, pickles, onions, and any other side dishes you want. If you’ve got leftovers, incorporate them into your meal prep routine. 

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Spicy Black Bean Soup with Chorizo

Spicy Black Bean Soup with Chorizo Recipe

This spicy soup recipe requires little attention or effort with the slow cooking power of your Instant Pot. Tip: Dried beans don't have to be soaked—just toss them into the Instant Pot®.

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Pork Loin with Ginger, Fennel, and Apples

Pork Loin with Ginger, Fennel, and Apples Recipe

Serve this flavorful Instant Pot pork dish over polenta.

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Tiny French Beans with Smoked Sausage

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Tiny French Beans with Smoked Sausage Recipe

Find flageolets, tiny French kidney beans, in specialty food stores or online at www.indianharvest.com. For a nice presentation, garnish with thyme sprigs.

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Instant Pot Keto Bolognese

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Instant Pot Keto Bolognese Recipe

This is the perfect recipe for when you want a comfort meal but don’t have all day to prepare one. The Instant Pot gives it that cooked-all-day feel, with tender, satisfying meats and rich, but not too thick sauce. Taking out the traditional sugar and carrots makes this keto-approved, but the tomatoes make up for the lack in natural sweetness. 

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Spanish Chickpea Soup

Spanish Chickpea Soup Recipe

Dried chickpeas are typically soaked overnight and then simmered for up to 2 1/2 hours to become tender. These, though, go into the pressure cooker dry and come out tender in just a little over an hour! We think you've found a new go-to soup recipe. 

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Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts and Farro Salad

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Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts and Farro Salad Recipe

Hearty and filling, this easy Instant Pot side dish was an instant hit in our test kitchen. For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon, saute the Brussels sprouts in olive oil, and cook the farro in vegetable stock.

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Instant Pot Jambalaya Soup

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Instant Pot Jambalaya Soup Recipe

Look for andouille near the smoked sausages in the refrigerated section of your grocery store. Want to make it in your slow cooker? Click here for the recipe.

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Pork Carnitas Tacos

Pork Carnitas Tacos Recipe

Pork shoulder, quick-braised with orange juice and spices in the pressure cooker, and then broiled to crispy perfection, provides the base for our Pork Carnitas Tacos. For a lower carb count, swap lettuce cups for the corn tortillas.

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Instant Pot Hoppin' John

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Instant Pot Hoppin' John Recipe

Use your instant pot to make a Hoppin' John dish that is so hearty and flavorful, the promise of luck when eaten on New Years is merely an added bonus. The old Southern tradition says that each person should eat one pea per year for good luck and posterity. You've got everyone covered with this fast, delicious go-to recipe. 

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Instant Pot Pork Sliders with Watermelon Barbecue Sauce

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Instant Pot Pork Sliders with Watermelon Barbecue Sauce Recipe

This has all the flavor and tenderness of all-day barbecue, but comes together in a few hours. The watermelon juice replaces the stock usually found in Instant Pot or slow cooker pulled pork recipes, and the rind gives the sauce from extra body. The pork’s sweetness resembles that of al pastor, so it would work just as well in tacos as it does in sliders. 

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Instant Pot Gumbo

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Instant Pot Gumbo Recipe

Gumbo is traditionally a time- and labor-intensive dish, but our Instant Pot recipe delivers full-on flavor in just one hour. 

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Roast Pork with Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes

Roast Pork with Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes Recipe

This flavor-packed, pork recipe combines sweet and savory for the perfect dinner option.

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