Name: Instant Pot Coconut Curry Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Asian-Fusion
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder (fat trimmed), cut into 2-inch pieces; Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 Thai chili peppers, seeded and chopped; 1 red or yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated; 1 tablespoon yellow curry paste; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 (14-oz.) can diced tomatoes; 1 cup coconut milk; 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon salt; Steamed white or brown rice for serving; Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

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This quick and easy Instant Pot Coconut Curry Pork recipe is fork-tender when ready and full of such flavor. The coconut milk, curry, turmeric, and cumin give this dish that Asian-fusion twist that will make you want to dish out seconds!

instant pot coconut curry pork in bowls with a side of rice and chopsticks

I adore my Instant Pot! It is literally one of the most essential kitchen tools ever! This handy appliance is such a time-saver. Being able to just toss the ingredients into the pot, turn on the little switch, and come back after just 30 minutes to a fully cooked meal is like having a "cooking fairy" that takes over your kitchen, makes your meal, and then sneaks out. Thank you very much!

What is the Instant Pot?

This small kitchen appliance is a versatile multi-cooker that can do the job of a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, and more! I purchased a version of the Instant Pot (the Power Pressure Cooker XL) that works just as well.

These are the basic functions of the Instant Pot:

Slow Cooker
Pressure Cooker (you can cook on high or low pressure, or choose specific pressure setting like poultry or meat/stew)
Rice Cooker
Steamer
Sauté/Browning
Warmer

Where can you buy the Instant Pot?

The Instant Pot is available everywhere these days! You can buy the Instant Pot on Amazon here. It's also at most large stores like Target, Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, or any where small electronics are sold.

Instant Pot Cheat Sheet for Cooking Meat

Check out this handy chart for determining how long you should cook meat (and eggs) in your Instant Pot!

Chart on how to cook Meat in the Instant Pot

pork butt being sliced on a wooden cutting board

How do you prepare the pork?

I asked my butcher at the grocery store to remove the bones in the pork shoulder.
Then I trimmed as much of the fat as possible. There is no way to remove all of the fat, and you'll want at least some fat in there for the tenderness!
I cubed the pork and seared it in a heavy skillet on medium-high heat.

Chunks of pork butt pieces being seared in a large frying pan with a kitchen towel on the side.

Sear the pork until browned on all sides, about 7 minutes. Place the pork, the chopped veggies and all of the spices in the Instant Pot. Then add your liquids.

Pieces of cooked pork covered with sauce inside the Instant Pot with a wooden spatula inserted.

This Instant Pot Coconut Curry Pork recipe is done in 30 minutes in the Instant Pot! I like to make this dish a day in advance and refrigerate it overnight. Then I skim off the layer of fat on top before heating and serving.

An Instant Pot with dinner being prepared placed on top of a white wooden board with a kitchen napkin on the side.

Use the setting "soups/stews" on your Instant Pot or similar appliance, and you'll have an amazing dish in no time!

Instant pot coconut curry pork in two bowls with a side of rice and a pair of chopsticks placed on top.

Look how gorgeous this dish is and done in no time! I love the flavors in this Instant Pot Coconut Curry Pork dish! Serve this over some steamed rice. You'll thank the "cooking fairy" for this one!

TIPS & TRICKS:

Make sure to trim most of the fat off of the pork. Otherwise, you'll have a lot of oil in the pot!
Searing or browning the pork first makes the pork that much more flavorful!
I like to put this in the refrigerator overnight and let the fat settle to the top, then skim all the fat off before heating and serving.

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