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This easy Instant Pot pork and peas is a great family meal. Tender, juicy pork in a garlic tomato sauce with vibrant green peas and red pimentos. One pot meal and easy clean up make this the perfect weeknight dish.

I mean life can get busy right? Finding time to make delicious dinners isn’t always an easy thing. But you’re in luck. This Instant Pot pork and peas dish uses one pot. One pot means less mess and a quicker clean up. Giving you more time to spend with family and friends.

Now let’s talk about the star of the show PORK AND PEAS or pork guisantes. If pork and peas doesn’t scream Filipino comfort food, I don’t know what does. Simple ingredients with bold flavors.

Pork and peas is a classic Filipino dish that is popular here in Hawai’i as well. It can be made with ingredients you likely have in your pantry. It can feed a large crowd and is perfect for leftovers.

Instant Pot Pork and Peas Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon cooking oil of choice
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 pounds pork butt/shoulder, cubed
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons garlic, finely diced
• 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
• 1/4 cup patis
• 2 tablespoons shoyu
• 2 bay leaves
• 16 ounces peas, frozen
• 4 ounces pimentos, diced

Classic pork and peas are stewed on the stove top. This can take some time if you have cheaper cuts of meat. In comes my secret weapon. . . the INSTANT POT.

If you’ve never heard of an Instant Pot you’re missing out. The Instant Pot is one of my favorite countertop appliances. It is an all in one electric pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, yogurt maker, and so much more.

This is the one that I have.

If you love the Instant Pot check out some of my favorite recipes

• Kulolo
• Corned beef and cabbage
• Spinach artichoke dip
• Hurricane popcorn
• Shoyu pork
• Or check out the whole list of my Instant Pot recipes here

What can I use instead of pimentos?

Pimentos are a type of red pepper. It is sweeter and more aromatic than that of the bell pepper. 

If you don’t have pimentos or can’t find any you can replace it with bell peppers.

What cut of pork should I use? 

Pork butt or shoulder is a cheaper cut of meat and can be tougher, however the Instant Pot will help to make this tender and juicy.

How long does it take to cook?

I used pork butt or shoulder and cut into smaller pieces. This takes about 25-35 minutes and can cut down on cook time. If you cut larger chunks of meat your cook time may increase. If you use a cut like the tenderloin, cook time will decrease, however the cost may be higher.

How to store Instant Pot pork and peas?

Once cooled, store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for 3-4 months.

How to warm up Instant Pot pork and peas?

You can opt to defrost at room temperature then heat over the stove or defrost in the microwave.

Check out some of my other popular Filipino dishes

• Instant Pot puto
• Instant Pot chicken papaya
• Ube halaya
• Cascaron

How to make Instant Pot pork and peas?

Watch this video on YouTube.

Set Instant Pot to saute. Add cooking oil of choice and onions. Cook until translucent.

Then add pork and garlic. Continue to cook until pork is browned.

Next add chicken broth, tomato paste, patis, shoyu, and bay leaf. Mix to combine.

Place lid on Instant Pot and set to sealing. Cancel saute mode. Cook on manual high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow 10 minutes natural pressure release. Quick release remaining pressure.

Add in peas and pimentos and stir until combined. Allow to heat through and ENJOY!

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