Tender Pressure Cooker Pork in Barbecue Sauce
Fall-apart tender pork cubes smothered in a rich, smoky barbecue sauce — all made effortlessly in the pressure cooker. This crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want big flavors without the fuss. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes for a satisfying meal.
🛒 Ingredients
10 servings
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) pork loin, cut into cubes
- 1 lemon
- 1 ripe tomato, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, cut into thick strips
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 packet (approx. 250 g) ready-made barbecue sauce
- 125 ml (½ cup) water
- Salt to taste
- Fresh or dried herbs (thyme, parsley, oregano — optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (if needed to thicken)
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Directions
- 1
Cut pork loin into 3 cm cubes. Season with the juice of half a lemon and salt. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- 2
Peel the tomato, remove the seeds, and dice it. Slice the onion into thick strips. Crush the garlic cloves.
- 3
Place the marinated pork, tomato, onion, and garlic in the pressure cooker. Add the water and the juice from the remaining lemon half.
- 4
Pour in the barbecue sauce and stir to coat the meat evenly.
- 5
Seal the pressure cooker and cook over medium heat. Once the valve starts releasing steam, cook for 15 minutes.
- 6
Release pressure safely according to your cooker's instructions. Taste and adjust salt.
- 7
If the sauce is too thin, dissolve 1 tbsp of cornstarch in cold water and stir it in over low heat until thickened.
- 8
Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve hot with white rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
💡 Chef's Tip
For extra depth of flavor, sear the pork cubes in a hot skillet before adding them to the pressure cooker. Swap the store-bought barbecue sauce for a homemade blend of ketchup, honey, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika.
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