Pork Spareribs with Pumpkin Soup 🐷🎃 (Pressure Cooker)

It’s pumpkin season, so we’re putting it to good use! 🎃🍲 Making a hearty Chinese-style pork sparerib soup with pumpkin that the whole family, including your little ones, will absolutely love! 🥹❤️

We’re using pressure cooker because I know your tiny little human have ZERO patience and mamabear don’t have all day!! We love a juicy, fall off the bone, melt in your mouth tender spareribs that your toddlers can eat.

RECIPE

(The measurement depends on your liking, I like mine very gingery)

Pork Spareribs

Pumpkin (peeled & cut into large chunks)

Fresh Ginger

Water

Bouillon (to taste)

1-3 Red Dates

Lotus Root (optional)

Carrots (optional)

Corn (optional)

Chopped Green Onions (optional)

Cilantro (optional)

Instructions (Electric pressure cooker)

1. Blanch the pork ribs

Bring the ribs to a boil in a pot of water for 5 minutes. Skim off the foam, drain, and rinse the ribs. This helps make a cleaner-tasting broth.

2. Add ingredients to the pressure cooker

Put the blanched ribs, ginger, bouillon, red dates, optional lotus root, carrots & corn, and water into the pot. Keep below the pressure cooker's maximum fill line.

3. Pressure cook the pork

Cook on High Pressure for 15-20 minutes, then allow a natural pressure release for 10–15 minutes before carefully releasing any remaining pressure.

4. Add the pumpkin

Open the cooker after pressure has fully released. Add the pumpkin and pressure cook on High for another 2–3 minutes, followed by a quick release according to your cooker's instructions. For firmer pumpkin, use the sauté function until tender.

5. Season and serve

Garnish with green onions or cilantro if desired. Serve warm with steamed rice for a comforting family meal.