Awesome! Glad you liked it! To use the IP, cook only the pork and seasonings in under high pressure (I'd look up other recipes that use this pork ribs for timing) and then open it and cook the veggies in saute mode.

Nope, you can leave it out and it'll still be delicious.

Hello, are taros necessary? If i make do without them, does it make the soup much less delicious (for lack of better phrasing)?

Glad you like it!! There is a difference. When you saute meats with veggies, because of the liquid from the veggies, the meat will not get as browned as searing. And browning is where the extra flavour comes from and why we sear in the first place. Good questions!

Is there a difference between sautéing the meat with the onions and tomatoes rather than searing them then adding water and onions and tomatoes? Anyway, I’ve always use your recipe since I’ve come across it. It’s so simple and yet packed with flavor. Thanks

You want to add once the water is no longer evaporating, otherwise you can't taste and adjust if you don't know how much water will remain at the end.

Good to hear your bf lived after eating your cooking.