Instant Pot Char Siu Recipe
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Enjoy the bold, savory-sweet flavors of this Instant Pot Char Siu! Tender pork is cooked to perfection in a rich, sticky glaze with hints of soy, honey, and Chinese five-spice. This quick and easy version of a classic favorite delivers mouthwatering, restaurant-quality char siu right from your kitchen!

Ingredients
Instructions
Thinly slice the pork into strips about 3″ long and place in a large sealable plastic bag.
In a small bowl add the five-spice powder, hoisin sauce, minced garlic and the remaining ingredients and mix until well combined.
Pour the marinade into the plastic bag with the pork. Seal the bag and place in the refrigerator overnight.
Steps for pressure cooking char siu pork.
Add the olive oil and Sesame oil to the Instant Pot. Place the char siu pork inside the Instant pot and set it to saute function. Cook for 2-3 minutes stirring to evenly cook.
Add the leftover marinade to the Instant Pot. Close the Instant Pot lid. Set the sealing vent to the closed position.
Pressure cook the Instant Pot Char Siu for 4 Minutes on High Pressure.
Once your char siu recipe has cooked and the Instant Pot beeps, release the pressure using the quick-release method.
Transfer the Chinese Pork slotted spoon from the Instant Pot and serve over rice bowls or as a side dish alongside your favorite stir fry or noodles.
Garnish with chopped scallions, toasted sesame seeds, or cilantro leaves. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories
- 760 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content
- 31 g
- Protein Content
- 82 g
- Fat Content
- 30 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 7 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 216 mg
- Sodium Content
- 3072 mg
- Fiber Content
- 2 g
- Sugar Content
- 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 20 g
- Serving Size
- 1 serving







