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pork roast

Instant Pot Pork Roast

This Instant Pot Pork Roast is a quick and easy way to do dinner, resulting in a perfectly cooked roast without the slow cooker.

Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Pressurizing Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 249 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 3 pound (1.36 kg) pork roast
  • 1 cup (237 ml) water
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon (9 g) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon (14 g) cooking oil

For the gravy (optional)

  • 2 tablespoons (16 g) cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) cold water

Instructions
 

  • Trim the roast to remove skin and top fat, if necessary. Pat dry.
  • Mix the seasonings in a small bowl. Rub the seasoning all over the pork.
  • Turn on saute mode on the Instant Pot. Add the cooking oil to the pot. When hot, add the pork roast and brown on both sides, about 3 minutes each. Turn off the Instant Pot and remove the roast.
  • Add the water and whisk any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Lay the pork roast in the water.
  • Lock the lid and set the valve to sealing. Press the pressure cook button and set the cook time to 45 minutes on high.
  • When the cooking cycle is finished, allow the pot to depressurize naturally for 10 minutes, then release the remaining pressure.
  • To make the gravy, first skim excess oil from the top of the broth in the Instant Pot. Make a cornstarch slurry by adding the cornstarch to cold water. Turn on saute mode. When the liquid is boiling, add the cornstarch slurry and whisk until thickened.
  • Slice the roast and serve with gravy and your favorite side dish.

Notes

  • A smaller roast will take less time to cook. As a rule of thumb, cook for 15 minutes per pound.
  • When making gravy, do not leave the sauté mode on for too long. It can get too hot and burn the gravy.
  • A pork leg weighing around 2-4 pounds fits nicely in the 6 – 8 quart Instant Pot and feeds around 4-8 people.
    Sear the pork on all sides. This will give the pork a nice browned and flavorful crust.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 38gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 521mgPotassium: 641mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Pork
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