Instant Pot Banh Mi Pork

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Feb 24, 2025
Instant Pot Banh Mi Pork

Instant Pot Banh Mi Pork

Vietnamese-style pork perfect for sandwiches or rice bowls. This flavorful dish combines tender, savory pork with vibrant Vietnamese spices—ideal for adding a twist to your meals.

Nutrition

Calories: 320cal
Carbohydrate: 5g
Protein: 45g
Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 110mg
Sodium: 700mg

Difficulty Level: easy

15 min Prep
1 hr Cook
1 hr 15 min Total
8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons five-spice powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 medium onion, sliced

Instructions

  1. Press the ‘Sauté’ function on the Instant Pot. Add vegetable oil and allow it to heat up for about 2 minutes.
  2. Brown the pork in batches, searing each side for about 3-4 minutes. This step adds flavor, so take your time. Once browned, remove the pieces and set aside.
  3. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pot. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  4. Turn off the ‘Sauté’ function and deglaze the pot by adding water, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, and five-spice powder. Stir the mixture well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Return the browned pork to the Instant Pot, along with the sliced onion. Stir to coat the pork with the sauce.
  6. Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set the valve to ‘Sealing’. Cook on ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ for 45 minutes at high pressure.
  7. Once the cooking time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes. After that, carefully turn the valve to ‘Venting’ to release any remaining pressure.
  8. Open the lid and gently shred the pork using two forks. Mix the pork to combine with the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Serve the Banh Mi Pork on fresh sandwich rolls with pickled vegetables and cilantro, or over rice bowls. Enjoy!
  10. To make pickled vegetables, combine thinly sliced carrots and daikon radishes with a mix of 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Let soak for at least 30 minutes for best results.