Instant Pot Pork Roast

Boneless pork roast in Instant Pot or in Ninja Foodi comes out tender melt in your mouth delicious. Slice and serve as sliders for dinner. We shared how to cook an Instant Pot frozen pork roast a while back but this time it is fresh. Both are amazing.

Boneless Instant Pot Pork Roast Recipe

We typically use a 2 pound to 2.5 lb size as you see here. You do want a layer of fat on one side. I am not a fan of it on the whole to consume however it is a must for the cooking process, keeping it nice and moist. You can trim it off when it is done before serving but don’t do so beforehand, believe me.

in Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker

If you are planning to use a multi function pot such as this one, it will work just fine as well. To make as a Ninja Foodi recipe you will use the lid that is NOT attached with the pressure cook button on the front. You can in fact switch at the end to air fry if you wanted to make the outsides crisped at the end but that really isn’t necessary.

How long to cook 2 lb pork roast in Instant Pot

15 minutes per pound is what you are looking for. Then you need to account for a natural release at the end to keep it moist. OR brown on saute function, allow to rest for 5 minutes and then slice into 1/2″ slices. If sliced like this it only takes 5 minutes to cook with a natural release at the end.

Ingredients

• 2 lb boneless pork roast was what was used here, our preference
• Chicken broth is better than water to offer more flavor
• 1 onion sliced or diced for flavor and texture is great
• Olive oil or avocado oil works too
• Salt and pepper are basic seasonings
• 1.5 tsp garlic powder we like as well for a bolder taste
• 2 potatoes optional, could quarter potatoes and add if you like

How to Season

If you have a seasoning blend you make that you love then by all means use that. There are bottled ones out there too, or use our pork chops dry rub that is both sweet and savory. I would not skip it entirely. There isn’t a ton of flavor if you leave it off so unless you’re going to drench it in some sort of sauce I would coat with some sort of blend.

How to Cook Instant Pot Pork Roast

• Set pot to saute with oil.
• You want to use paper towels to dry your meat on the outside now.
• Then rub on seasonings
• Once pot is hot, lay inside to brown on both sides.
• Remove for a minute so you can deglaze your pot. Scraping the brown bits off the bottom will prevent the burn notice from appearing on your screen by doing this.
• Add broth and vegetables (optional) in with your meat. I would choose those that are firm like potatoes and carrots if you choose to add additional items.
• Set to high pressure
• Allow a natural release at the end.
  • avoid a quick release with meat as it makes it more dry inside
• You always want to check temperature with an instant read thermometer before serving to ensure it is at 145 F, slice and serve.

Remember, cooking times may vary depending on the size and thickness of the pork roast, so it’s important to rely on the internal temperature rather than a specific cooking time. With these tips in mind, to make the perfect pork roast are;

Tips for cooking the perfect pork roast

1. Season generously if nothing else but liberally with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices or herbs. Rub the seasonings into the meat to ensure even distribution and maximum flavor.
2. Monitor internal temperature often with a digital meat thermometer. This is the most accurate way to determine when the roast is cooked to your desired level of doneness.
   • For pork, the recommended internal temperature is 145° F or 63° C for medium-rare and 160° F or 71° C for medium.
3. Let meat rest once it reaches the desired internal temperature. Remove it from the heat source and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
   • Resting allows the juices to redistribute within the meat, resulting in a more tender and juicy roast.
4. Carve properly which means you should slice it against the grain to ensure tenderness. Cutting against the grain helps to shorten the muscle fibers, making the meat more tender and easier to chew.

Different Types of Pork Roast

• We have in fact made Instant Pot pork shoulder similarly, but tend to cook it longer to shred and make sliders out of that cut.
• Loin is another cut of pork that is quite lean, I prefer one with ore of a fat pad
• Fillet and Porketta Roast is super tender
• Rib chop has bones so not as pleasant
• Instant Pot pork belly is a beyond amazing way to make this fatty cut in less than 45 minutes
• Cheek
• Pork butt in Instant Pot is best cooked in a rich sauce like bbq or balsamic vinegar, to make pulled pork and served as sliders.

You can just slice it and serve, dice and put it into a stew, shredded in tacos is great and use the gravy sauce out of the pot over it all. This isn’t the only way we have done it, but a great place to start with this cut for sure. Once you try this one and fall in love you should look at our list of other Ninja Foodi pork recipes and try one of those as well.

What to do with leftovers

I hate wasting food so I get it. When done that night you will need to first wait until it is completely cooled. Then store in a freezer bag that is airtight. Use within the next 3 days. There are lots of things you can make especially if you dice it up. Sometimes I will do something simple like chop it up, toss with barbecue sauce and make pulled pork sliders with it.

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