Instant Pot Pork Roast (Sweet & Sour)
Learn how to make a juicy Instant Pot Pork Roast that has sweet and sour flavors. The tender roast pulls apart and can be used in tacos, salads, or on a sandwich. Everyone loves this pulled pork recipe.
Whether you’re planning a family dinner or you just want to meal prep a lean protein, try this Instant Pot Pork Roast recipe.
It is easy to make and is flavorful and juicy and perfect for Sunday dinner or just an easy dinner.
This recipe is unique because it uses canned pineapple along with garlic, onion, and jalapeño. It’s so delicious!!!
Instant Pot Pork Roast Benefits
- Instant Pot Pork Roast can be thrown together quickly and easily. You can have a satisfying meal even if you don’t have a lot of time or energy to cook. This recipe also works great for meal prepping. You’ll be surprised how many ways you can serve your tender pork roast.
- This recipe is naturally dairy-free and gluten-free, allowing it to fit into a variety of diets.
- As a filling protein, this Instant Pot Pork Roast will complement almost any side dish. Put it on a tortilla or in a sandwich or wrap. Or, serve it alongside potatoes and veggies. It’s up to you!
Ingredients
- Pork roast is such a versatile meat that also makes great leftovers. Pressure cooking pork tends to yield a juicy roast that doesn’t get dried out. You can find pork roast at your local grocery store.
- Jalapeño adds an unexpected kick to this dish, leaving your tastebuds begging for more. Don’t worry, it’s not too spicy and this is a great recipe for kids, even with the pepper. If your kids don’t like spicy foods, feel free to leave out the jalapeño pepper.
- Crushed pineapple balances the heat from the spices and jalapeño, creating the perfect marriage between sweet and spicy.
Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.
Recipe Steps
Step One
Heat the oil in the Instant Pot with the sauté function. Cook the onion and jalapeño in the oil for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step Two
Stir the garlic, pineapple, orange juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, and cumin in with the onion and jalapeño.
Turn the Instant Pot off and place the roast on top of the seasonings.
Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.
Step Three
Lock on the lid, and set the Instant Pot on high pressure for a cook time of 30 minutes. Allow the pressure to release after cooking using the natural release.
Step Four
Shred the pork before serving. Garnish as desired.
I hope you agree that this is one of your new favorite Instant Pot recipes!
I think it’s a great recipe that makes for a delicious meal in a fraction of the time as using the regular oven. Best of all, the leftover pork is great for lunches or easy meals the rest of the week.
Recipe Tips
- Store any leftovers in a tightly-sealed airtight container for up to 4 days.
- You can double this recipe, but you may need to slice the roast to make sure it fits inside the bottom of the pot.
- The seasonings for this recipe are very versatile. Feel free to use your favorites including garlic powder, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, or chili powder. You can also add some brown sugar if you want more sweetness.
- You don’t need to use the metal trivet on the bottom of the Instant Pot for this recipe. The veggies will hold the roast and keep it from burning.
Recipe FAQs
This pork roast recipe cooks on high pressure in the Instant Pot for 30 minutes.
Yes. As long as the internal temperature of the meat at the thickest point is up to 145°F/63°C, it is safe for consumption.
There are several types of pork roast; I generally get a pork shoulder roast or a pork butt roast. A pork tenderloin, Boston butt, pork loin roast, or boneless pork roast will also work. Pork belly tends to be a lot fattier, so I don’t recommend it for this recipe.
Yes! Just cook everything for 5-6 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low.
No, you will have enough cooking liquid from the pineapple juices and orange juice. Or, you can swap out the orange juice for chicken broth or beef broth. It’s up to you.
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Instant Pot Pork Roast (Sweet & Sour)
Learn how to make a juicy Instant Pot Pork Roast that has sweet and sour flavors. The tender roast pulls apart and can be used in tacos, salads, or on a sandwich. Everyone loves this pulled pork recipe.
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil (I used avocado oil)
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno, cored and diced, with seeds removed
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 20–ounce can crushed pineapple, with the juices
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 pounds pork roast
- Sliced green onions or finely chopped cilantro (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Press the sauté button on a 6-quart Instant Pot and drizzle in the oil. Let the oil heat up for a few minutes.
- Then, add the onion and jalapeno and let cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the garlic, pineapple, orange juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, and cumin, and stir to combine.
- Cancel the sauté function and then use tongs to place the pork roast on top of the other ingredients.
- Lock on the lid and set the cooking time to 30 minutes at high pressure. When the cook time is complete, let the pressure come down naturally for 10 minutes. Then, use the quick release to get rid of any remaining pressure.
- Carefully remove the lid. Use two forks to shred the pork before serving.
- Serve hot, with green onions and chopped cilantro on top for garnish (optional).
Notes
- Store any leftovers in a tightly-sealed airtight container for up to 4 days.You can double this recipe, but you may need to slice the roast to make sure it fits inside the bottom of the pot.
- You can double this recipe, but you may need to slice the roast to make sure it fits inside the bottom of the pot.
- The seasonings for this recipe are very versatile. Feel free to use your favorites including garlic powder, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, or chili powder. You can also add some brown sugar if you want more sweetness.
- You don’t need to use the metal trivet on the bottom of the Instant Pot for this recipe. The veggies will hold the roast and keep it from burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Instant Pot pressure cooker
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 274
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 470.6 mg
- Fat: 8.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1.8 g
- Protein: 32.7 g
- Cholesterol: 98.2 mg
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I’m new to the Instapot. Can I use a frozen pot roast or should it be defrosted?
In this case the pork is fresh or defrosted from frozen. You can in some cases cook frozen meats in the Instant Pot but it usually requires more time and, for this recipe, the veggies would be mushy. So, use fresh or fully defrosted.
This might be my new favorite recipe of the year. It’s soooo easy but tastes amazing!