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See my privacy policy for details. This delicious Instant Pot Pork roast cooks up in its own gravy and is tender, flavorful and sure to be a hit with the family! This recipe for a pork roast in an Instant Pot is not only super simple and easy to make, but it is also insanely fast as well! If you are looking for a pork shoulder recipe you could also make my Instant Pot pulled pork. Instant Pot Pork Roast The only annoying thing about making a delicious pork roast for the whole family is how long it takes. Instant Pots are an incredibly handy thing to have in the kitchen, but there can be a bit of buyer’s remorse once you’ve made the few recommended recipes that the manufacturer provides.
However, an Instant Pot is basically an instant cheat code into turning meals like a pork roast into a fast and easy meal that comes out perfect every time. If you build a good flavor base by browning the meat and deglazing, you basically cannot go wrong. Instant Pot Pork Roast Ingredients Check out the exact quantities for this recipe in the card down below. A great way to enjoy this cut of meat instead of the usual pulled pork. Top down shot of the ingredients of a pork roast inside an instant pot. Instant Pots are basically a home cook’s cheat machine, using the power of pressurized cooking to turn long cooking times into a delicious meal incredibly easily. The biggest challenge of making any dish involving pork shoulder is getting enough heat into the collagen in the tough meat so that it becomes delicious rather than rough and chewy.
The extreme pressure Instant Pots create makes cooking pork shoulders an absolute breeze, turning what could be a multi hour cooking process into only 60 minutes. Cooking the Roast Until it Shreds This roast is sliceable, which isn’t usually how you want a pork shoulder but the pressure cooking renders such a tender roast that you can eat it like you would a normal roast. If you want a pork roast that shreds, you will need to cook it another 60 minutes. You have two choices with this recipe and both are great! Sliced pork roast covered in juices, with a tablespoon pouring more juices over the meat. How Do You Know When Your Pork Is Done? While a handy instant read thermometer like a Thermapen is super useful, an Instant Pot makes the whole thing a breeze.
Using a thermometer, a pork roast is done when it hits 145 Fahrenheit. Keep in mind, though, that this will produce medium rare pork that is a little bit pink inside. While this is perfectly safe to eat, some people get a bit squeamish about pink pork, so if you want to take it all the way to 155 Fahrenheit and serve it medium well, that’s totally fine as well. The Instant Pot is going to cook this roast well past any of those temperatures, and thankfully the moisture in the pot is going to prevent it from drying out like it would in a conventional oven! What to Serve with Instant Pot Pork Roast Try some of these side dishes that are reader favorites! Looking for more delicious Pork recipes?
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You can cook it until it’s sliceable OR cook longer to shred it! 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.