Instant Pot Braised Pork Belly

5 from 1 vote

This Instant Pot Braised Pork Belly absolutely melts in your mouth! The instant pot is perfect for making tender pork belly.

Prep Time3

Cook Time30

Total Time33

Course: Dinner, Instant Pot, Pork

Keyword: Instant Pot Braised Pork Belly

Cooking Method: Instant Pot

Servings: servings

Calories: 653kcal

Cut the pork belly into pieces and add to the instant pot.
Pour in soy sauce and water. Then add brown sugar and garlic cloves.
Close up instant pot and seal up the valve.
Press "Pressure Cook" button and choose "High Pressure". Set the timer for 30 minutes.
Once cooking time is up, quick release the steam. Be sure pin has dropped before attempting to open the instant pot.
Remove pork belly from instant pot and enjoy!

Garlic cloves need to be peeled, but not sliced. They are simply in the pot to infuse the pork with flavor.
You can scoop the pork out of the instant pot liquid or use the sauce as a gravy
If you would like, try different sauces with this dish. Braised pork belly is delicious with hot sauce, bbq sauce, or even honey