Braised Pork and Cabbage (Instant Pot)

This easy Instant Pot meal came about due to the fact our son loves pork. Really. He loves pork. As a kid we used to call him our 'pork boy' because he was always wanting ham, pepperoni, bacon, sausage, pulled pork. It didn't matter in what form, he wanted pork.

It is summer and I hate having the oven on so I try to use the Instant Pot for dishes that require braising or roasting.

Also, I love that the end product is extremely versatile. You can eat it just as it is when it is done. Or you can put it over rice, noodles, on top of salad, let your imagination fly. Enjoy.

Braised Pork with Cabbage (Instant Pot)

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Braised Pork and Cabbage

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Author: Martha Saunders

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 35 MinTotal time: 50 Min

This is an easy one pot meal, great for weeknights.

IngredientsUSMetric

• 1 3-4 lb boneless Boston pork butt
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 Tbsp lard
• 1 head cabbage, sliced thin
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup beef or chicken bone broth

Instructions

1. Cut up the pork butt into large chunks about 3” each. Dry the cubes off with a paper towel so they will sear better. Sprinkle with salt.
2. In an Instant Pot on sauté, melt the lard then add the pork a few at a time to brown. Be sure not to crowd the bottom or it will steam and not sear. They don’t have to cook all the way through, just get a nice brown sear on each side. Remove and put on a plate then cook the rest in batches. Once all the pork is cooked add it back into the pot and turn it off.
3. Add the remaining ingredients to the pot. Turn the pot on either pressure or slow cook.
4. Pressure: cook on medium pressure for 30 minutes then let the steam release naturally.

Notes

If using a slow cooker sear the pork in a skillet on the stovetop first. Then add to the slow cooker once browned. Slow cook for 3 hours.

You can serve this over cauliflower rice or regular rice, or over noodles. You can also shred the pork and use it to make wraps or on top of salads. It is very versatile.