I love versatile recipes and that is how I created this particular electric pressure cooker recipe. Pork turns out perfect every time. Sometimes I make pork with cola dressing and then there are other times I switch it up. Because why? Who wants the same flavor every time they eat a recipe? Variety is the spice of life and different sodas bring about welcome change! 

Rather than large pieces of meat, I created strips of pork, that is simply done by using boneless pork chops and slicing them. Rocket science here right? Not a chance. Everything I do in the kitchen is easy on the ‘to-do’ list and the result is always tasty with a side of compliments. 

Before we go any further, please know that this recipe can be made in the Instant Pot (which I now do) as well as ANY electric pressure cooker. There are no steadfast rules about which pressure cooker, I am however VERY partial to the Instant Pot for it’s consistency in cooking and taste.  Let’s create Pressure Cooker Dr. Pepper BBQ Pork Strips. 

Pressure Cooker Dr. Pepper BBQ Pork Strips

Soda, is a tenderizer. Your meat will be fork tender and delectable, that I promise. Get creative, try any and every soda you can think of, just consider your herbs as you change things up.

To be really honest, New Year’s Eve a few years back is when I started to using this recipe. My kids hate sauerkraut and I wanted to keep the pork tradition alive. 

Our compromise, a fun new spin on taste and it got rid of the sauerkraut smell and taste! Woot, a win. Now we use the recipe for big game day, all hockey games, gatherings, parties, because it is just delicious.

If you prefer Root beer use it, even ginger beer! Versatility is the spice of life right? 

Apply this method of cooking and ingredients to any electric pressure cooker you own and the results will yield the same taste. If you use an Instant Pot, let me clear the recipe below for you.  A lot of people have electric pressure cookers so to change things up, I just made it in a different electric pressure cooker. 

Honestly, I prefer my Instant Pot but it works in any. I made this video to show you that any pressure cooker will work. 

INGREDIENTS

2 Pounds Pork Loin chops cut into ¼” strips

2 Tbsp.  Canola Oil

2 Tbsp. Minced Garlic

1 Tsp Hot Pepper Flakes, Pepper & Salt

1 C BBQ Sauce (whatever brand and flavor YOU like best)

½ C Dr. Pepper (You can use Root beer too)

3 Tbsp. Brown Sugar

METHOD (Electric Pressure Cooker) 

Slice pork into equally thin slices, about ¼” each.

Turn Pressure Cooker to Sauté.

You will be lightly searing the meat before cooking in Pressure mode.

Add Oil, Pork Strips, Garlic,  Salt, Pepper and Red Pepper Flakes.

Allow to sear in Saute mode, and turn as the strip browns.  Turn off Pot.

For The BBQ Mix – Do NOT Make In Pot 

In a bowl, mix Dr. Pepper, and BBQ then stir.

Add in Brown sugar, using a fork to mix thoroughly.

Now, add this mixture to the meat, and mix.

Place lid on Pressure Cooker

Choose Meat/Stew preset 25 minutes

Natural Release Method

Instant Pot Directions 

Slice pork into equally thin slices, about ¼” each.

Turn Pressure Cooker to Saute.

You will be lightly searing the meat before cooking in Pressure mode. Add oil, pork strips, garlic, salt and pepper as well as red pepper flakes. 

Allow to sear in Saute mode, and turn as the strip browns.  Turn off Pot. Continue to BBQ Mix adding it into the pot with the meat. Seal pot, cook on Meat/Stew for 25 minutes. 

You can either release natural or immediately release pressure (remember it will spit so cover that spout with a moist towel (damp). 

PREP TIME

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Sauté Time: 5 Minutes

Pressure Build: 10 minutes

Meat Cook time: 25 Minutes

Total Time: 54 minutes