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Porketta Roast (in the Instant Pot)

If you want a bold, Italian-flavored pork bomb in a fraction of the time, this Instant Pot Porketta Roast is guaranteed to please! You'll wind up with tender, shreddable chunks of Italian-flavored pork, perfecting for serving solo or between two buns.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 317 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 3-4 pound pork butt or boneless pork top loin roast* (see notes)
  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • 7-8 tablespoons porchetta seasoning (grass)
  • 1-2 tablespoons porchetta salt and pepper mix
  • ½ cup chicken stock

Instructions

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  1. Drizzle vegetable or olive oil over the pork, making sure to coat the exterior evenly so the seasonings stick.
  2. Sprinkle the porchetta “grass” seasoning all over the pork, making sure to coat the exterior evenly. Then, add the salt and pepper mix. 
  3. Add the seasoned pork to the Instant Pot, then add in the chicken stock.
  4. Put the lid on and set your Instant Pot to High Pressure for 60 minutes (I also select the Keep Warm setting). The Instant Pot will take around 10-12 minutes to come to pressure and start cooking. 
  5. When the pork has finished cooking, let the pressure naturally release. If you opt for a quick release, I can’t promise the meat will be as tender as this rapid air expulsion tends to dry meat out. This will take around 20 minutes. The steam release valve will fall when the pressure has naturally dissipated.
  6. Transfer the cooked pork to a large bowl or cutting board. If using pork butt, it should naturally fall apart into larger chunks or you could shred it with two forks (like pulled pork). If using a loin, let it rest then cut into slices.
  7. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Pork Preparatory Note: I used a nearly 4-pound pork butt for this recipe. I decided to cut it in half so it would fit better in the Instant Pot. If using a pork top loin roast, you can either use it whole and coat the exterior or butterfly it, add seasoning, then roll it back up into a loin. And maybe sprinkle some seasoning on the outside too, for good measure.
  • Hint: I like to save the leftover liquid for another use, like adding to soups and sauces or using it to cook things like rice in. 
  • Hint: I like to save the leftover liquid for another use, like adding to soups and sauces or using it to cook things like rice in. 
  • *The nutrition information was calculated using an online calculator and should be considered estimates, not actual calories. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 317kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 120mg (40%) Sodium 1026mg (43%) Potassium 852mg (24%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 221IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 235mg (24%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 317

% Daily Value*

Calories 317kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 120mg 40%
Sodium 1026mg 43%
Potassium 852mg 18%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 221IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 235mg 24%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.