Instant Pot Honey Garlic Pork Bites
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Pork Bites are a delectable fusion of sweet honey and savory garlic that transforms tender pork into an irresistible dish. Perfectly cooked in your Instant Pot, these bites are ideal for busy weeknights or special celebrations. With a sticky glaze and mouthwatering aroma, they make a stunning main course over rice or an exciting appetizer at gatherings. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the pork tenderloin into bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add olive oil and heat. Brown the pork pieces for about 4-5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Pour over the browned pork in the pot.
- Secure the lid and set to 'Manual' high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow natural release for 5 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure.
- Remove the pork and set the Instant Pot back to 'Sauté' mode to thicken the sauce for about 5 minutes.
- Serve the pork bites drizzled with sauce and garnished with green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: - For added spice, consider including red pepper flakes in the sauce. - Substitute honey with maple syrup for a different flavor profile. - Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas during cooking.