Easiest Instant Pot Pork Roast Ever Dinner Recipes

Introduction

Tender, flavorful, and practically effortless—this Easiest Instant Pot Pork Roast recipe transforms a humble pork shoulder into a succulent, crowd-pleasing dinner in under an hour. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, you’ll love how weeknight dinners become simple, yet impressive for family or guests.

Whether you’re short on time or craving comfort food, this recipe provides juicy pork with a rich, savory gravy, all thanks to the versatility and speed of your Instant Pot.

What Makes This Pork Roast So Easy and Delicious?

Pressure cooking locks in juices and infuses every bite with herbs, garlic, and a hint of tangy broth. There’s no need for searing pans or oven babysitting—just a few quick steps and your electric pressure cooker does the heavy lifting. It’s a one-pot wonder that keeps cleanup hassle-free, perfect for busy nights or a fuss-free Sunday supper.

Prepping Pork and Veggies With Less Mess

Start with a well-marbled pork shoulder (or butt) for ultimate tenderness. Save time and keep chopping uniform by using a Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper for prepping onions, carrots, and potatoes. This tool makes the dicing process swift and consistent, ensuring every veggie piece cooks evenly alongside your pork roast.

For a seamless prep workflow, utilize a set of Bamboo Cutting Boards for Kitchen, Set of 3, dedicating one to meats and one to produce for easy, safe prep.

Instant Pot Pork Roast: Making Dinner Effortless

The Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart is key to turning this recipe from ordinary to extraordinary, producing fork-tender results in a fraction of traditional roasting time. Just layer in your seasoned pork and aromatics, add broth, and set the pressure. No constant checking, and the built-in timer alerts you when it’s done.

When it’s time to shred, make the task even more effortless and mess-free with a Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen—it’s perfect for pulling pork and mixing those juicy flavors back into the sauce.

Serving Suggestions for Easiest Instant Pot Pork Roast

Serve your pork roast family-style with the veggies and a ladle of the luscious gravy over each portion. Round out the meal with a crisp salad stored in a Bentgo Salad Container for freshness, or use leftovers for hearty sandwiches or tacos the next day.

For meal-prepping or storing, portion leftovers into Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers to keep them fresh, flavorful, and ready for another easy meal.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe serves 6 and each portion (with vegetables) contains approximately 375–425 calories, depending on the cut of pork and amount of fat trimmed. It’s a protein-rich dinner with wholesome veggies and a light, savory gravy—simple, filling, and satisfying.

The Easiest Instant Pot Pork Roast Ever: Recap

This dish is the epitome of easy home-cooked comfort: tender pork, perfectly cooked vegetables, and minimal cleanup. Rely on your Instant Pot for stress-free cooking and let a few smart tools streamline your prep. It’s a foolproof, family-pleasing classic for any night of the week.

Instructions

1. Set your Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart to sauté and add olive oil. Once hot, season pork with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Sear pork shoulder on all sides (about 2–3 minutes per side) for deeper flavor, then transfer to a plate.
2. Add onions to the pot and sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Press cancel.
3. Layer carrots and potatoes in the Instant Pot. Place the pork roast on top of vegetables. In a bowl, whisk broth, Worcestershire, and Italian herbs, then pour over everything in the pot.
4. Seal the Instant Pot. Set to Pressure Cook (High) for 55 minutes. Naturally release for 10–15 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
5. Transfer pork to a cutting board. Use the Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen to shred the pork easily and return it to the pot, mixing with the veggies and juices.
6. For a thicker gravy, set the pot to sauté. Mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir into the pot. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens to your liking.
7. Serve warm with extra broth or thickened gravy spooned over each portion.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour (including pressure build/release time)

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Enjoy this ultra-convenient and delicious pork roast—plenty of flavor, minimal effort!