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
How to make Instant Pot pork and peas?
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!
Instant Pot Pork and Peas
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- 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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My ‘Ohana LOVED this. This is another recipe that’s become a keeper in our rotation of IP recipes. Mahalo a nui.
Mahalo Jaime!!
This is one of my go to’s now. It is flavorful & super easy to make.
I’ve never made pork and peas before but I love them. This recipe was simple and came out so Ono! My 10 year old son had seconds so you know it’s a winner! I did not change a thing. I made it exactly as the recipe is written! Another winner from Relle!!
I’ve never mad pork and peas before but our family loves them. Always a favorite at luaus. This recipe is so easy and came out absolutely perfect! No changes made at all.
Family LOVED it! Will he making it again!!!!
Thanks for sharing this recipe. My family loves it and we make it often!
Hubby and I are from HI and this is a FAV dish. Haven’t made it since it normally takes SOOOO LONG on the stove. This instant pot recipe is so easy and so ono! All the ingredients are available here but not same brands as HI. Had to add a little sugar to it as was a little too tart for us. LOVE IT! Thank you and will be making many of your recipes.
I was trying to find this recipe My father used to make this for big family gatherings but he also added garbanzo beans. I made this and like my father, I added 1 can of garbanzo beans at the end and it brought back fond memories. Thank you Relle.
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