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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Instant Pot Recipes » Instant Pot Pork Roast

    Published: December 26, 2022 / Updated: December 15, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Instant Pot Pork Roast

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    This Instant Pot Pork Roast recipe is an easy meal that's hearty enough for Sunday dinner but fast enough for weeknight suppers, thanks to the electric pressure cooker.

    A delicious, tender pork roast makes for an incredible, satisfying family dinner. And if you can cook it in a fraction of the time it normally takes, even better!

    This

    Jump to:
    • 🌟 Why this recipe works
    • 🛒 Ingredient notes
    • ✅ Step-by-step instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • 🍽 Serving ideas
    • 🍷 🥂 Wine pairings
    • 🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment
    • More pork recipes
    • More Instant Pot recipes
    • Instant Pot Pork Roast

    🌟 Why this recipe works

    fork and knife holding up a slice of Instant Pot pork roast with potatoes, carrots and herbs.

    This delicious pork roast is sure to become a regular rotation in your dinner menu.

    • It's made with an inexpensive cut of pork: pork shoulder roast.
    • Thanks to the high pressure of the Instant Pot, the cooking time is faster.
    • The recipe makes enough to feed 4 to 6 people.
    • The pork comes out fork tender and juicy.
    • This great recipe is a one-pot wonder meal: you cook the pork, and then add the vegetables together for the remaining cook time.
    • When we make it, we usually have leftover pork to make pork sandwiches!

    🛒 Ingredient notes

    bowls of many ingredients to make pork roast in the electric pressure cooker, on a blue background.

    Pork - This recipe calls for a pork shoulder roast. You can also use pork butt (Boston butt). Or you could even substitute a beef sirloin roast.

    Potatoes - Russet potatoes tend to be best for this dish, since they are sturdier and don't become mushy as quickly or easily as other potato varieties, such as Yukon gold. Alternatively, you could make this Instant Pot recipe with red potatoes.

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    herbs and seasonings in a clear glass bowl on blue table.
    pork shoulder roast seasoned on a white plate and blue table.
    1. In a large bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, kosher salt, and pepper.
    2. Season all sides of the pork roast with the spice rub.
    searing sides of seasoned pork roast in an Instant Pot with olive oil.
    deglazing instant pot with chicken broth and a wooden spoon.

    3. Turn the Instant Pot to SAUTE mode. Once heated, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then add the pork roast and sear on all sides, about 3 to 5 minutes. Once the pork is browned on all sides, remove it from the Instant Pot and transfer to a plate. Set aside.

    4. Press CANCEL, then pour a little bit of chicken broth into the pot, about 2 Tablespoons full to start. Using a wooden spoon, deglaze the pot by scraping up any brown bits at the bottom of the pot. Add a little bit more chicken broth as needed to scrape up all of the browned bits. This helps you avoid a BURN warning notice during pressure cooking.

    sauteing garlic and onions in olive oil in the Instant Pot
    adding silicone sling trivet to the instant pot.

    5. Press SAUTE on the Instant Pot and add the remaining 2 Tablespoons of olive oil. As it heats up add the garlic and onions and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, just until they are soft and fragrant. Then press CANCEL.

    6. Pour in the rest of the chicken broth and the red wine. Lower a metal trivet or Instant Pot sling into the pot and place the pork roast on top of it. Place the rosemary sprigs on top of the pork roast.

    Pressure cook the pork

    Instant Pot set to pressure cook on high for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
    wooden spoon moving the pressure release valve over to Quick Release the Instant Pot.

    7. Close the lid, making sure the pressure release valve is in the SEALING position. Select PRESSURE COOK (or MANUAL, depending on your pressure cooker), select HI for temperature, and set the time to 1 hour and 10 minutes (70 minutes). The Instant Pot will take anywhere from 6 to 15 minutes to come to pressure, then it will pressure cook for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

    8. Once pressure cooking is complete, do a Quick Release: use tongs or a wooden spoon to carefully move the pressure release valve over to VENT position. After all pressure has been released, the pressure release valve pin will go down. When that pin is down, you can press CANCEL and very carefully open the lid.

    seared pork roast, carrots, and vegetables added to the red sling in the instant pot.
    Instant Pot set to pressure cook on high for 4 minutes.

    9. Add the carrots and potatoes to the Instant Pot, positioning them around the pork roast and some on top.

    10. Return the lid to the Instant Pot, and secure it, ensuring the pressure release valve is in the SEAL position. Select PRESSURE COOK (or MANUAL), HI temperature, and a cook time of 4 minutes.

    lifting the red silicone sling with pork roast, carrots, and potatoes out of the Instant Pot.
    Adding cornstarch to the remaining liquid in the Instant Pot to make a gravy.
    whisking gravy in the Instant Pot.

    11. Once pressure cooking is complete, do a Quick Release. Use tongs or oven mitts to move the pressure valve over to the VENTING position. Hot steam will release out of the top. Once all pressure has been released, the pressure release valve pin will go down. When that pin is down, you can press CANCEL and very carefully open the lid. Carefully remove the pork and vegetables from the Instant Pot and transfer to a large plate or large bowl. Set aside.

    Make the Gravy

    12. Select SAUTE. Add the balsamic vinegar and cornstarch to the liquid remaining in the Instant Pot.

    13. Whisk together vigorously as the liquid comes to a low boil, whisking out any cornstarch clumps as you go.

    gravy in the Instant Pot
    pouring gravy over instant pot pork roast, carrots, and potatoes.

    14. Continue to whisk and allow the liquid to thicken to a gravy, which takes anywhere from 2 to 5 minutes. Once the gravy is to your desired level of thickness, press CANCEL and transfer the gravy to a gravy boat.

    15. Plate the pork roast with the vegetables, and serve with the gravy.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    Instant Pot pork roast surrounded by chopped carrots, potatoes, and herbs on a white serving platter with a side of gravy in a gravy boat on a blue table.
    How do I know the pork is done?

    Pork is done when a thermometer inserted into the center of the pot roast shows an internal temperature of 145°F.

    What's the best way to store leftover pork?

    Allow pork and vegetables to cool, then store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days.

    🍽 Serving ideas

    sliced pork roast with sliced carrots and potatoes, a garnish of herbs, on a white plate on a blue table.

    Since this is a one-pot meal with the meat and vegetables combined, you don't necessarily have to add any additional side dishes to it!

    That said, this Instant Pot pork shoulder would be delicious served with a simple fruit salad or this radish carrot salad.

    Make it a full meal by rounding it out with dessert, like Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies or Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars.

    🍷 🥂 Wine pairings

    Glass of Pinot Noir red wine behind a plate with sliced pork roast, carrots, potatoes, and a gravy boat with gravy on the side.

    This pressure cooker pork roast is absolutely delicious paired with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or other dry white wine. It's also wonderful with a light bodied red wine, like a Pinot Noir.

    🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment

    Sliced pork roast with carrots and potatoes on a plate in front of an Instant Pot and a gravy boat with gravy.

    Ready to make this recipe? Here are the kitchen tools and equipment you'll need:

    Electric pressure cooker - I make this recipe in my Instant Pot Duo 8-quart pressure cooker or in my Ninja Foodi Deluxe XL 8-quart pressure cooker. You can make this in any 6-quart or 8-quart electric pressure cooker. Do NOT make this recipe as is in a small, 3-quart electric pressure cooker.

    Trivet - You'll need either a metal trivet or a silicone sling to put the pork on so that it cooks properly.

    Cutting board and knife - You'll need a cutting board and sharp knife to chop the veggies.

    More pork recipes

    If you're looking for recipes using other cuts of pork, try this Grilled Pork Tenderloin recipe, this Stuffed Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast recipe, or these Air Fryer Pork Chops and Rice recipe.

    Or, try one of these tasty recipes!

    • Pork and Peanut Dragon Noodles
    • Pork and Shrimp Wonton Recipe
    • Instant Pot Pulled Pork
    • Filipino Pork BBQ

    More Instant Pot recipes

    Looking for more easy pressure cooker recipes? Try one of these fast and delicious meals that you can make in your Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or other electric pressure cooker.

    • Instant Pot Vegan Recipes
    • Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas (No Soaking!)
    • Sirloin Tip Roast in the Instant Pot
    • Instant Pot Mexican Shredded Beef

    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

    sliced pork roast with chopped carrot and potatoes on it, topped with gravy and herbs.

    Instant Pot Pork Roast

    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time: 15 mins
    Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
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    Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    A hearty, delicious pork roast for your family dinner or Sunday supper, made faster thanks to the electric pressure cooker!
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 352kcal
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    Equipment

    • 1 Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or other electric pressure cooker
    • trivet

    Ingredients

    Pork rub

    • 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
    • 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Pot roast and veggies

    • 2 pounds pork shoulder roast
    • 4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
    • 1 cup chicken broth
    • ½ cup dry red wine
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • ½ small or medium yellow onion, finely diced
    • 4 thyme sprigs
    • 3 carrots, peeled and chopped into 1½" chunks
    • 2 large baking potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1½" chunks
    • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
    • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, kosher salt, and pepper.
    • Season all sides of the pork roast with the spice rub.
    • Turn the Instant Pot to SAUTE. Once heated, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then add the pork roast and sear on all sides, about 3 to 5 minutes. Once the pork is browned on all sides, remove it from the Instant Pot and transfer to a plate. Set aside.
    • Press CANCEL, then pour a little bit of chicken broth into the pot, about 2 Tablespoons full to start. Using a wooden spoon, deglaze the pot by scraping up any brown bits at the bottom of the pot. Add a little bit more chicken broth as needed to scrape up all of the browned bits. This helps you avoid a BURN notice during pressure cooking.
    • Press SAUTE on the Instant Pot and add the remaining 2 Tablespoons of olive oil. As it heats up add the garlic and onions and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, just until they are soft and fragrant. Then press CANCEL.
    • Pour in the rest of the chicken broth and the red wine. Lower a trivet or Instant Pot sling into the pot and place the pork roast on top of it. Place the rosemary sprigs on top of the pork roast.
    • Close the lid, making sure the pressure release valve is in the SEAL mode. Select PRESSURE COOK (or MANUAL, depending on your pressure cooker), select HI for temperature, and set the time to 1 hour and 10 minutes (70 minutes). The Instant Pot will take anywhere from 6 to 15 minutes to come to pressure, then it will pressure cook for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
    • Once pressure cooking is complete, do a Quick Release: use tongs or a wooden spoon to carefully move the pressure release valve over to VENT position. Once all pressure has been released, the pressure release valve pin will go down. Once that pin is down, you can press CANCEL and very carefully open the lid.
    • Add the carrots and potatoes to the Instant Pot, positioning them around the pork roast and some on top.
    • Return the lid to the Instant Pot, and secure it, ensuring the pressure release valve is in the SEAL position.
    • Select PRESSURE COOK (or MANUAL), HI temperature, and a cook time of 4 minutes.
    • Once pressure cooking is complete, do a Quick Release. Once all pressure has been released, the pressure release valve pin will go down. Once that pin is down, you can press CANCEL and very carefully open the lid.
    • Carefully remove the pork and vegetables from the Instant Pot and transfer to a large plate or large bowl. Set aside.
    • Select SAUTE. Add the balsamic vinegar and cornstarch to the liquid remaining in the Instant Pot. Whisk together vigorously as the liquid comes to a low boil, whisking out any cornstarch clumps as you go. Continue to whisk and allow the liquid to thicken to a gravy, which takes anywhere from 2 to 5 minutes. Once the gravy is to your desired level of thickness, press CANCEL and transfer the gravy to a gravy boat.
    • Plate the pork roast with the vegetables, and serve with the gravy.

    Notes

    Pork: A pork roast that is 2-4 lbs is recommended. You may need to increase the pressure cook time if you have a 3 or 4 lb roast. Pork is done when a thermometer inserted into the center of the pot roast shows an internal temperature of 145°F.
    Storage: allow the pork roast and vegetables to cool completely, then place in airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 1 month. 
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 633mg | Potassium: 774mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5152IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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