Step 1

In a small bowl, combine salt and pepper and stir to combine.

Step 2

Rub pork roast with the salt mixture on all sides.

Step 3

Select the Sauté button to heat the Instant Pot. When “Hot” is displayed, add the olive oil.

Step 4

Add the seasoned pork roast and sear on all sides, approximately 4 minutes per side.

Step 5

When roast has been seared on all sides, press Cancel and remove roast from the Instant Pot. Place on a plate and set aside.

Step 6

Add the broth or water and the garlic powder to the Instant Pot, scraping any bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.

Step 7

Place the trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Lay the roast on top of the trivet and arrange the onions around.

Step 8

Cover pot, put on the lid, and set the steam release valve to Sealing.

Step 9

Select the Meat/Stew or Pressure Cook button and set the cook time to 30 minutes.*

Step 10

When the cooking cycle has finished, allow the pot to sit for 10 minutes, and then do a quick release by moving the valve to Venting.

Step 11

To crisp the crust, preheat oven to 425˚F while the roast is resting.

Step 12

Remove the pork to a sheet pan or roasting pan if using crisping method. Place in preheated oven and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 13

Remove the pork to a cutting board.

Step 14

Carve the roast into 1/2” slices.