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Instant Pot Frozen Pork Shoulder Roast Recipe


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Description

This Instant Pot Frozen Pork Shoulder Roast recipe is a great way to get a delicious, juicy, and flavorful meal with minimal effort. This tasty, slow-cooked meal is made in the Instant Pot, and with just a few simple ingredients, you can get a delicious, succulent pork shoulder roast in no time. The slow cook time gives the pork shoulder plenty of time to absorb all the flavors, and the tender texture of the meat is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. Plus, the minimal prep time means that you can get a delicious meal on the table in no time.

Prep Time

The total prep time for this Instant Pot Frozen Pork Shoulder Roast recipe is only 5 minutes. All you need to do is season the pork shoulder with a pinch of salt and pepper and add the ingredients to the Instant Pot. That’s it, no extra prep time needed.

Cook Time

The total cook time for this Instant Pot Frozen Pork Shoulder Roast is about 1 hour and 15 minutes, depending on the size of the roast. The slow cooking time ensures that the flavors have plenty of time to seep into the pork shoulder, and the slow cooking also ensures that the pork shoulder stays tender and succulent. The total cook time also includes the time it takes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure and for the pressure to release.

Ingredients

  • 1 (4-5 pound) frozen pork shoulder roast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Season the pork shoulder roast with the garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the olive oil to the Instant Pot and heat on the sauté setting.
  3. Add the pork shoulder roast to the Instant Pot and sear on all sides until browned.
  4. Add the chicken broth to the Instant Pot and stir to combine.
  5. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to seal.
  6. Cook on the manual setting for 45 minutes. Once the 45 minutes is up, let the pressure naturally release for about 20 minutes.
  7. Carefully remove the lid and use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the pork shoulder is at least 145°F. If the pork shoulder is not at least 145°F, cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Remove the pork shoulder from the Instant Pot and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Meat thermometer

Notes

This recipe works best with frozen pork shoulder. If you are using a fresh pork shoulder, you should reduce the cooking time to 25 minutes on the manual setting. Make sure to check the internal temperature of the pork shoulder when it is done cooking.

Nutrition: Per Serving

Calories: 590 | Fat: 45g | Protein: 45g | Sodium: 810mg | Carbohydrates: 4g | Fiber: 0g

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to season the pork shoulder generously with salt and pepper before adding it to the Instant Pot.
  • If you don’t have any chicken broth on hand, you can substitute with beef broth or water.
  • If you prefer your pork shoulder with a crispier texture, you can remove the lid after the pressure cooking time is up and let the pork shoulder cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • To make this recipe even easier, you can use pre-seasoned pork shoulder.

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