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Who needs takeout when you can whip up a mouthwatering bowl of pork lo mein right at home? With your trusty Instant Pot and just a handful of fresh ingredients, you’ll have a dish that’s not only easy to make but also tastes like it came straight from your favorite noodle joint.
So, grab your apron (and maybe a pair of chopsticks), because we’re diving into a super fun, flavor-packed recipe that’ll make you the MVP of dinner time. This isn’t just a meal; it’s a one-pot wonder that’s cozy, satisfying, and way easier than you’d think.
From tender pork and colorful veggies to perfectly saucy noodles, this dish has everything you love about lo mein—minus the delivery wait. Let’s get cooking and turn your kitchen into a noodle-loving paradise!
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How To Make Pork Lo Mein
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Ingredients You'll Need For This Recipe
8 Oz spaghetti
1 lb center pork
2 cups water
1 red Bell pepper
1 lb baby Bok choy
2 small carrots
1 yellow onion
4 cloves of garlic
3 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp Light soy sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp Sesame oil
1 tbsp Mirin
Oil of your choice (vegetable oil, canola oil)
Salt, optional
Pepper, optional
Sesame seeds, optional
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Step-by-Step Guide
1. Start by washing your produce.
2. Cut the pork into small dice, marinate with half of the dark soy sauce and sesame oil, and mix until well combined.
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3. Turn on the Sauté setting on high on the Instant Pot. Add 1 tbsp of oil of your choice and let the oil get hot. Add the pork to the pot and let it sauté until it’s golden brown on the outside. Remove the meat from the pan and set aside.
4. Slice your onions, Bok choy, carrots, and red bell pepper, and mince your garlic. Set aside.
5. Add the minced garlic to the instant pot and let it get golden brown for about 30 seconds.
6. Add the water to the instant pot and deglaze the bottom by scraping it clean with a spatula.
7. Break the spaghetti in half and put them down in a crisscross pattern. This will help prevent sticking to each other. Do not stir the noodles after you’ve created the pattern. Gently push the spaghetti down, so it is under the liquid.
8. Close the Instant Pot with the lid, seal the valve, and pressure cook on high for 4 minutes.
9. Once the 4 minutes have passed, immediately release the natural pressure release valve, and let it rest for another 4 minutes.
10. After those 4 minutes, open the pot and stir the noodles around. Add the remaining dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and mirin to the noodles and stir until combined well.
11. Then turn on the sauté setting on high and add the sliced Bok choy, red bell pepper, onions, carrots, and pork to the pot and stir often for about 5-8 minutes. (Depending on how crispy you like your vegetables.
12. Garnish with sesame seeds, season to your liking, and enjoy while hot!
And there you have it—a takeout classic made right in your own kitchen with half the effort but all the flavor! This Instant Pot Pork Lo Mein is the perfect balance of tender pork, crisp veggies, and saucy noodles that’ll have everyone reaching for seconds (and maybe thirds).
The best part? It’s so customizable! Swap in your favorite veggies, add a little extra heat with chili flakes, or sprinkle on some sesame seeds for that extra finishing touch.
So, next time you’re craving those slurp-worthy noodles, skip the takeout menu and grab your Instant Pot instead. You’ve got this recipe in your back pocket now—instant dinner hero vibes guaranteed!
Instant Pot Pork Lo Mein
Course: DinnerCuisine: ChineseDifficulty: Easy4
servings15
minutes25
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kcalWho needs takeout when you can whip up a mouthwatering bowl of pork lo mein right at home? With your trusty Instant Pot and just a handful of fresh ingredients, you’ll have a dish that’s not only easy to make but also tastes like it came straight from your favorite noodle joint.
Ingredients
8 Oz spaghetti
1 lbs. center pork
2 cups water
1 red Bell pepper
1 lbs. baby Bok choy
2 small carrots
1 yellow onion
4 cloves of garlic
3 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp Light soy sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp Sesame oil
1 tbsp Mirin
Oil of your choice (vegetable oil, canola oil)
Salt, optional
Pepper, optional
Sesame seeds, optional
Directions
- Start by washing your produce.
- Cut the pork into small dice marinate it with half of the dark soy sauce and sesame oil and mix until well combined.
- Turn on the Sauté setting on high on the Instant Pot. Add 1 tbsp of oil of your choice and let the oil get hot. Add the pork to the pot and let it sauté until it’s golden brown on the outside. Remove the meat from the pan and set aside.
- Slice your onions, Bok choy, carrots, and red bell pepper, and mince your garlic. Set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the instant pot and let it get golden brown for about 30 seconds.
- Add the water to the instant pot and deglaze the bottom by scraping it clean with a spatula.
- Break the spaghetti in half and put them down in a crisscross pattern. This will help prevent sticking to each other. Do not stir the noodles after you’ve created the pattern. Gently push the spaghetti down, so it is under the liquid.
- Close the Instant Pot with the lid, seal the valve, and pressure cook on high for 4 minutes.
- Once the 4 minutes have passed, immediately release the natural pressure release valve, and let it rest for an additional 4 minutes.
- After those 4 minutes, open the pot and stir the noodles around. Add the remaining dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and mirin to the noodles and stir until combined well.
- Then turn on the sauté setting on high and add the sliced Bok choy, red bell pepper, onions, carrots, and pork to the pot and stir often for about 5-8 minutes. (Depending on how crispy you like your vegetables.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, season to your liking, and enjoy it.
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