Instant Pot Pork Roast

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This Instant Pot Pork Roast recipe has saved the day multiple times when I’ve been in a pinch. I love it because not only do you get super tender pork, but you also get a boat load of veggies, too!

Season a pork shoulder, and then pressure cook it on high for 70 minutes in broth and red wine. Then, add in the root veggies and give it another quick pressure cook to finish off the meal. Did I mention that the pork is tender and falls apart when you cut into it? It’s THAT good.

Pork and vegetables on a plate

Not only do you guys LOVE our Instant Pot recipes, but you love recipes that feed a lot of people and are easy-peasy. This Instant Pot Pork Roast is both of those things.

This Instant Pot Pork Roast pleases our fancy-pants Fit Foodie readers and also our midwestern friends (because hello pork roast!).

What kind of pork for Instant Pot Pork Roast?

When we were testing this recipe, we knew we wanted to make a pretty traditional pork roast recipe. We were going between two cuts of meat: a pork loin roast or pork shoulder roast.

  • Pork Loin Roast: A pork loin roast comes from the back of the pig. It is usually a very lean piece of meat, so if you are slow roasting, you have to be careful you don’t overcook it. In this recipe, you can use a pork loin roast if you are looking for more “pork chop” or pieces of pork rather than shredded pork.
  • Pork Shoulder Roast:  A pork shoulder/butt comes from the shoulder of a pig. It generally has more fat and is great for slow roasting. We use this cut of meat when we want to use carnitas (like our Instant Pot Carnitas) or if we want a juicy piece of meat.
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Cuts of Pork

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How to Make Instant Pot Pork Roast

Here is a break down of how we prepared the perfect Instant Pot Pork Roast!

FlavoR Pork Roast

After we decided on a pork shoulder, it was time to flavor the heck out of our pork roast. The dry rub for the pork is a tasty combination of savory and sweet. One thing I have learned is that when it comes to salt and pork, it’s ok to use more salt than feels necessary.

The salt is crucial to flavoring the pork as well as breaking it down so it is nice and tender. So, when you cover your roast with your dry rubs, be sure to massage the heck out of your meat.

try our Instant pot pork tenderloin!

Looking for a pork loin Instant Pot recipe? Try our Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin. It’s moist and the gravy is delicious!

Dry rub on a pork shoulder roast

Brown Veggies + Pork Roast

Now it’s time to get the flavors flowing. In this step, you are going to build your base of flavor for the whole dish (no pressure, people). You want to saute your veggies first. Add your olive oil to the Instant Pot and when it is fragrant, add your veggies. Saute them up for about 2-3 minutes or until your onion is translucent.

Remove your veggies, add more olive oil, and then sear your pork roast for 2-3 minutes on each side. When you are searing meat in the Instant Pot it is pretty common that you will get the ‘HOT’ or ‘BURN’ notice. Don’t panic. You want your meat to brown and you want the brown crispies (the fond) to form in the bottom of your Instant Pot. It will just add a ton of flavor to your sauce-y sauce.

Deglaze Instant Pot 

After you remove your meat from the Instant Pot, it’s time for you to clean up shop. Turn off your Instant Pot and pour your wine and broth into the pot. Use a wooden scraper to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of your pot!

Pressure Cook Pork Roast

The last step before you pressure cook your pork roast is to put everything back into your pot! Pour the onions and garlic into the wine sauce, stir and then place the Instant Pot metal trivet into the bottom of the pot.

Add in your sprigs of rosemary and place the pork roast on to your metal trivet. That’s IT! Cover your Instant Pot, seal it, and cook on high pressure for 70 minutes.

Pork roast and veggies in the instant pot

Add Veggies

You will know when your Instant Pot Pork Roast is almost done because your house will smell like HEAVEN.

Quick-release the pressure from the Instant Pot and uncover. Immediately place potatoes, carrots, and onion into the Instant Pot. Just throw them right over the top of your pork roast and immediately recover your pot.

Cook on high for an additional 2 minutes. Quick release and carefully remove veggies and meat from the Instant Pot on to a baking sheet or serving bowl.

Thicken Sauce

Before sauce talk, I just have to say—> THIS SAUCE IS AMAZING. Make your sauce by turning on the saute feature and add balsamic vinegar to the wine sauce and sprinkle corn starch into the sauce.

Whisk sauce until corn starch is completely dissolved. Let the sauce cook for 3-4 minutes and stir periodically. The sauce should begin to bubble and thicken up. And THAT’S IT.

You can place meat and veggies back into your Instant Pot before you serve or you can pour your sauce over the pork roast and veggies and serve immediately. ENJOY.

Instant Pot Pork roast and vegetables on a plate

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  Pork roast and vegetables with balsamic wine glaze on a plate

4.59 from 154 votes

Instant Pot Pork Roast

When in doubt, make a pork roast! This Instant Pot Pork Roast recipe has saved the day multiple times when I’ve been in a pinch. Throw a pork shoulder, carrots, and potatoes in the Instant Pot and you have a healthy homemade meal in only 90 minutes. Did I mention that the pork is tender and falls apart when you cut into it? It’s THAT good.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 6
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Ingredients 

Spice Rub

Sauce + Vegetables

  • 2 lb. pork shoulder roast
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine, cabernet or pinot noir
  • 1 cup chicken broth, or any kind
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 large carrots, chopped into 1.5-inch chunks
  • 2 large potatoes, chopped into chunks
  • 1/4 – 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar*
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch

Instructions 

  • First, mix together all dry rub spices in a bowl using a fork get rid of any lumps!
    An Instant Pot Pork Roast seasoned with onions and garlic, displayed on a cutting board.
  • Next, rub the spice mixture all over your pork roast with your hands. Be sure that every inch of the roast is covered. Set aside.
    A delicious Instant Pot pork roast with vegetables, beautifully displayed on a cutting board.
  • Turn on the saute feature of your Instant Pot and add two tablespoons of olive oil to the pot. When olive is fragrant add onions and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes and remove from Instant Pot.
  • Add the last two tablespoons of olive oil to the Instant Pot and add the pork roast and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side to brown the pork.*
  • Remove pork from Instant Pot and deglaze your Instant Pot by pouring wine and broth into the bottom of the pot. Scrape all of the brown bits from the bottom the Instant Pot with a spatula. We do this to prevent the burn feature and for easier cleaning at the end.
  • Then, add cooked onion and garlic, and fresh rosemary to the liquid and place metal Instant Pot trivet on top. Finally, place pork roast on top of the trivet and cover Instant Pot. Seal Instant Pot and set it to manual high pressure for 70 minutes.
    Instant Pot Pork Roast with carrots and potatoes.
  • Quick release pressure and add carrots and potatoes to Instant Pot. Cover again and set Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 3 additional minutes.
  • Quick release again and remove pork roast and veggies from the Instant Pot and place them in a large bowl. Throw rosemary sprigs away.
  • Remove trivet and set aside. Add balsamic vinegar to the wine sauce. Mix well and then sprinkle on corn starch to the wine sauce.**
  • Turn saute feature on and whisk mixture until the corn starch has dissolved. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until sauce thickens.
  • Place veggies and pork roast back into the Instant Pot.
  • Serve veggies and pork together and sauce on the top.

Tips & Notes

  • If the ‘hot’ or ‘burn’ notice turns on during the searing of your pork roast, don’t panic. Continue searing! We will be deglazing the pan which will help cool the pot down.
  • Balsamic vinegar: we prefer 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar because it gives the sauce a sweet and savory flavor. Feel free to start with 1/4 cup, taste it, and add from there.
  • Make sure that when you sprinkle corn starch you evenly disperse over the sauce, rather than in one clump. Corn starch will clump if you do this!

Watch It

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Nutrition

Calories: 546 kcal, Carbohydrates: 33 g, Protein: 48 g, Fat: 24 g, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 18 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Darcy
Darcy
December 13, 2023 7:21 am

I’m very new to using an Instant-pot as I just got mine about a month ago, and your recipe calls for a 2 pound pork roast. I have a 3 pound one, and I’m kind of curious as to how much more cooking time should I add. I don’t wanna overcook it because I’ve had pork roast that turned out quite tough and stringy and they were gross. Thanks for any help you can give.

Cindy Hawley
November 8, 2023 5:17 pm

5 stars
This was a very good recipe! I only used the smaller amount of the vinegar. I am never able to make pork that isn’t dry. This was not dry at all and didn’t even have to use a knife. Will definitely make again! Thanks for sharing.

Lee Funke
November 12, 2023 7:47 pm
Reply to  Cindy Hawley

So glad yours turned out amazing!

Bri
Bri
November 2, 2023 12:48 pm

I’m about to dive into making this for dinner BUT I don’t have Red Wine or Red Wine vinegar; can I go ahead and leave this out and proceed with everything else? Do I need to do a substitution?

Maia Rickards
Maia Rickards
October 19, 2023 8:49 am

5 stars
Sooo tasty!

Sue Wilson
Sue Wilson
September 15, 2023 9:33 pm

This is the best pork roast I have ever made or had! Thank you for sharing it. I will be saving the recipe and making it again!

Sarah
Sarah
August 17, 2023 9:26 pm

5 stars
Omg! I made this for my family and my toddler DEVOURED it. I just didn’t give him the sauce.

For the sauce, since I didn’t have red wine or balsamic vinegar, I used red wine vinegar and balsamic glaze. It was phenomenal. We’re definitely adding this dish into our rotation. I can’t believe how good it turned out. Don’t mind the mess in the background, but I couldn’t help but take a photo as I was done plating. Thank you so much for this recipe. I’ll definitely be making it again

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Emily Richter
August 23, 2023 10:29 am
Reply to  Sarah

Wahoo for a toddler (and parent!) approved din! And thank you for sharing your modifications — it’s so helpful for other readers 😀

Eileen
Eileen
May 9, 2023 3:43 pm

4 stars
I used 1/2 c. Apple juice and 1 c. Water. It was so moist and melted in our mouths. Best pork blade roast I have ever eaten. Thanks for the recipe.

SHARON
SHARON
May 6, 2023 8:31 pm

5 stars
This was excellent! My hubs & I ate over half of it in one setting! We just couldnt stop, it was that good. I’ll be making this again & soon.

Emily Richter
May 8, 2023 10:57 am
Reply to  SHARON

Yay! So glad you and your hubby loved this, Sharon 😀

Nutra Gesture
May 6, 2023 1:17 am

5 stars
This is super yummy.

June Moore
April 21, 2023 4:49 pm

5 stars
Made this today for supper. 1 hour and 15 minutes start to table. Delicious. Certainly a keeper

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Emily Richter
April 25, 2023 9:22 am
Reply to  June Moore

Yum!