Quick Mediterranean Pork Stew Recipe – Perfect for Busy Weeknights!

The rich flavors of the Mediterranean with this quick and easy pork stew recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines tender pork with olives, tomatoes, and fresh herbs, all cooked in an Instant Pot. It’s a hearty meal that promises to transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean coast!

Mediterranean Pork Stew

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Course: Main CourseCuisine: MediterraneanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

1223

kcal

Total time

minutes

Dive into the rich flavors of the Mediterranean with this quick and easy pork stew recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines tender pork with olives, tomatoes, and fresh herbs, all cooked in an Instant Pot. It’s a hearty meal that promises to transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean coast!

Ingredients

3 1/2 pounds trimmed and cubed pork shoulder
Sea salt to taste
Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon high-quality olive oil
6 cloves fresh garlic
2 anchovy fillets in oil
1/4 cup concentrated tomato paste
One 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
1/3 cup mixed Castelvetrano and Kalamata olives, sliced
1/4 cup freshly chopped basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon rinsed capers
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
Cooked polenta and freshly shaved Parmesan cheese for serving
Alternative Ingredients
Pork shoulder can be substituted with chicken thighs for a lighter version.
Olive oil can be replaced with avocado oil.
Anchovy fillets can be omitted for an anchovy-free version.
For a gluten-free alternative serve with rice instead of polenta.

Directions

Seasoning Preparation – Generously season the pork with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
Sauté Setup – In the Instant Pot set to Sauté mode, heat the olive oil for about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until golden (about 2 minutes), then mix in the anchovies and tomato paste and cook until the paste darkens (about 2 more minutes).
Combining Ingredients – Add the whole peeled tomatoes with their juices (breaking them up), olives, chopped basil, vinegar, capers, red pepper flakes, and sugar. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Pressure Cooking – Place the seasoned pork into the sauce mixture in the Instant Pot. Seal the lid and set to cook under high pressure for 30 minutes.
Finishing Touches – Once cooked, release the pressure manually. Remove the pork with tongs to shred it using forks before returning it to the pot. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode again and simmer until the sauce thickens (about 8-10 minutes).
Serving Suggestions – Serve the stew over a bed of creamy polenta, garnished with shaved Parmesan and additional basil.