Instant Pot Pork Roast
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
237 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Pork Roast
Description
The Instant Pot Pork Roast centers around a 3-pound pork shoulder seasoned with a blend of rosemary, thyme, sage, garlic, salt, and pepper. After patting the meat dry and applying the herb rub, the roast is seared in olive oil directly in the pot to develop a browned crust, which adds depth of flavor. Deglazing the pot with chicken broth and adding chopped onions before pressure cooking infuses moisture and aromatics into the roast. Using the Instant Pot's pressure cooking capability significantly reduces cooking time while tenderizing the pork. The method includes an option to prolong cooking time to 120 minutes for a shreddable texture. This roast suits various serving styles, from sliced portions to pulled pork dishes and is practical for those looking to achieve tender roast pork without long oven cooking.
Ingredients
- 3 pound pork shoulder or pork butt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 teaspoons rosemary dried
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/4 tsp sage dried
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, rosemary, garlic, thyme, sage, pepper and salt.
- Pat the pork roast dry with paper towels. Leave the strings on if you want to retain the shape. Strings help with more uniform cooking as well.
- Rub the herb paste over the pork roast.
- Select the Sauté button to heat the Instant Pot.
- Once heated, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Place the pork roast into the Instant Pot, and sear until browned nicely on all sides.
- Remove the pork roast from the Instant Pot and place on a plate.
- Pour the broth slowly into the Instant Pot, deglazing the bottom by scraping any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Add in the onions.
- Press the cancel button on the Instant Pot.
- Place the Instant Pot trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
- Place the browned roast on top of the trivet.
- Cover the Instant pot, lock on the lid according to the manufacturer's directions.
- Set the steam release valve to Sealing.
- Select high pressure and make the cook time to 60 minutes.
- Once the 60 minutes has elapsed, let the pot naturally release for another 20 minutes. This is a great time to prep your vegetable side dish etc.
- If needed, do a quick release according to the manufacturer's directions.
- Remove the roast and plate. Remove the strings, slice and serve!
Pork Gravy
- Once you remove the pork from the Instant Pot, whisk 2 tablespoons of cornstarch into 1/3 cup of cold water. Turn the Instant Pot to sauté, then whisk just enough of the cornstarch slurry into the drippings in the pot to thicken it. Cook a couple of minutes more, whisking. Taste test, add salt and pepper to taste, then transfer to your gravy server.
Notes
- Cooking the pork roast for 120 minutes on high pressure produces meat that easily shreds, ideal for pulled pork recipes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 586mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 554mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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