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A bowl of white rice topped with sliced Instant Pot Chinese BBQ Pork (char siu), garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
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4.20 from 5 votes

Chinese BBQ Pork

Sweet and Salty Chinese BBQ Pork cooks quickly in your Instant Pot.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 376kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless pork loin (or boneless spare ribs)
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup hoisin sauce 
  • ¼ cup dry red wine
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ tablespoon garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon Chinese Five Spice
  • 2 drops natural red food coloring
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Thinly slice the pork into strips about 3" long and place in a large sealable plastic bag.
  • In a small bowl add the remaining ingredients and mix until well combined.
  • Pour the marinade into the plastic bag with the pork.
  • Seal the bag and place in the refrigerator overnight.
  • When ready to cook:
  • Add the olive oil and Sesame oil to the Instant Pot
  • Place the pork inside the Instant pot and set to saute.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes stirring to evenly cook.
  • Add the leftover marinade to the Instant Pot.
  • Add the lid and close the seal.
  • Turn the Instant Pot to Manual for 4 minutes.
  • Immediately open the seal to release the steam
  • Remove from the Instant pot and serve over rice.

Notes

Food coloring does not enhance flavor and maybe skipped if you prefer. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1535mg | Potassium: 716mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg