What Makes This Recipe So Good

Instant Pot pork roast is a super easy, super delicious dinner that doesn’t take long to cook and is mostly hands-off. Perfect for busy evenings!You won’t have to debate which sides go best with the main course with this recipe. This one pot meal covers all the bases – protein, veggies, even a sauce! If you want to pair something green with your dinner, I highly recommend these Sautéed Green Beans or Air Fryer Asparagus.Everything in this pressure cooker pot roast recipe comes out perfectly cooked. The pork is juicy and tender, the carrots and potatoes are soft but still firm, and the gravy is thick, rich, and full of flavor. This is one meal everyone will love!

Key Ingredients

Pork Shoulder Roast – What’s Instant Pot pork roast without the pork roast? Using a pork shoulder roast rather than a pork loin roast gives you a juicier, more tender meat. Since the loin roast is leaner, you run the risk of overcooking it in the Instant Pot, making it tough and unpleasant. Highly recommend going with the shoulder here.Brown Sugar – Just a touch of rich sweetness puts this recipe over the top! If you’re paleo or just avoiding added sugar, feel free to use coconut sugar or Brown Swerve instead.Vegetables – Meat and potatoes are a classic combo, and carrots are a MUST with pot roast. Both veggies hold up beautifully in the Instant Pot, coming out tender but slightly firm – not mushy.

Chef’s Tips

If your pork shoulder roast came wrapped in a netting, be sure to remove that before starting this recipe.Use a Natural Release after your cook time, NOT a Quick Release! The Natural Release lets the pork rest (and continue cooking slightly) so you’re sure to end up with a juicy, tender Instant Pot pork roast. If you release the pressure too quickly, the texture won’t be exactly right.I highly recommend using a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of your pork roast before slicing and serving it. The food safety temp for pork is 145° Fahrenheit. If you prefer pork that’s not pink at all, you’ll want to aim for 150°-155° Fahrenheit inside.

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