Juicy Instant Pot Pork Ribeye Roast

This Instant Pot Pork Ribeye Roast is prepared in an electric pressure cooker and is an easy pork ribeye roast recipe with wine-infused gravy, potatoes, and carrots.

Pork Ribeye Roast with Potatoes and Carrots

Pork ribeye roast in an electric pressure cooker, like an Instant Pot, with potatoes and carrots is an easy dinner.

The pork ribeye roast is from the rib area of the loin. This means it is more tender and flavorful than a center-cut pork loin roast.

Pork roasts are versatile. You can dice them for casseroles, shred them for sandwiches, or serve them whole as a roast with vegetables.

This easy dinner roast recipe will make the most juicy and tender pork with sides of potatoes and carrots, topped off with a wine-infused gravy.

Ingredients

To Make The Spice rub

• Brown sugar
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Sea salt
• Ground cinnamon
• Dried thyme
• Ground pepper
• Dried oregano

To Make the Pork, Sauce and Vegetables

• Pork ribeye roast
• Olive oil
• Garlic
• Yellow onion
• Red wine
• Chicken broth
• Rosemary
• Carrots
• Potatoes
• Balsamic vinegar
• Corn starch
• Bay leaves

Recipe Tips

• Fully thaw frozen pork before cooking.
• You can use tapioca flour in place of corn starch.
• Drizzle gravy on top of the pork or serve on the side.

How to cook a pork ribeye roast in the Instant Pot

Read the instructions thoroughly before starting the cooking process with your instant pot.

Make sure to make adjustments for your instant pot model.

Preparing the spice rub.

Mix together in a small bowl, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, ground cinnamon, dried thyme, ground pepper and dried oregano.

Stir the ingredients, breaking up any chunks and setting aside.

If preferred, trim fat from the pork ribeye roast.

Gently rub the spice mixture over all sides of the pork. Return the meat to a clean plate or platter.

Saute two tablespoons of olive oil in your Instant Pot.

Add sliced onions and chopped garlic cloves.

Cook for 2-3 minutes, then carefully remove the mixture from the instant pot and place it in a bowl for later use.

While still in saute mode, add the remaining olive oil to the instant pot.

Once the oil is hot, place the pork ribeye roast in the pressure cooker and sear each side for 2-3 minutes.

Brown all sides of the pork carefully, remove it from the instant pot, and set it on a plate.

Press cancel on your Instant Pot and deglaze it by adding the wine and broth.

Scrape all browned spice rub crumbs and mix into the wine/broth mixture.

Add the onion and garlic mixture (prepared earlier), fresh rosemary, and bay leaves to the wine/broth liquid.

Place the metal instant pot trivet on top.

Once the trivet is in place, rest the roast on top.

Replace the instant pot lid and turn the valve to seal. Set to manual high pressure for 70 minutes.

Upon the completion of the 70 minutes quick release the pressure and add in cut carrots and potatoes.

Replace the lid and set it to manual high pressure for 3 minutes of cooking.

Quick-release again. Remove the roast and vegetables and place them on a serving tray.

Discard the rosemary twigs and bay leaves.

Remove trivet from the instant pot. Slowly add corn starch into the measuring cup of balsamic vinegar.

Stir to incorporate and create a slurry.

Turn on the saute feature of the instant pot and pour in the vinegar and corn starch slurry.

Use a wire whisk to combine.

Continue to whisk thoroughly and cook for 3-4 minutes on the saute feature or until sauce thickens.

Serve the pork ribeye roast sliced and accompanied by the carrots and potatoes.

Scoop gravy from the instant pot and drizzle over the top for additional flavor.

How long to cook pork ribeye roast in the instant pot

Depending on the size (pounds) of the pork ribeye roast the cooking time will vary.

A good rule of thumb is approximately 20 minutes in the instant pot per pound of pork.

Is pork ribeye a good cut of meat?

The pork ribeye roast is a tasty and high protein meat.

It is a lean, tender meat that is perfect to pair with a spice rub and searing to create a bark outer crust.

Cooked to perfection using an instant pot, slow cooker or oven and accompanied by roasted vegetables the pork ribeye roast is a crowd pleaser.

Is pork ribeye roast good for pulled pork?

A pork ribeye roast is a lean piece of meat that tends to dry out if used for shredding.

Pork shoulder is an ideal meat for pulling purposes to create fall-apart tender meat.

The difference between a pork loin and a pork ribeye roast

Pork loin and pork ribeye roast are differentiated by the area of the pig they are located.

The ribeye roast is cut from the rib area of the loin, so it is more tender and flavorful than a center-cut pork loin roast.

This is a versatile cut of meat and can be served as the feature of the meal. It is used in many different dishes and can be bone-in or boneless.

Pork loin comes from the area of the pig between the shoulder and the beginning of the leg. 

Pork loin roast is sometimes confused with tenderloin, but they are not the same. A pork loin roast is typically sold in pieces weighing 2-4 pounds while the tenderloin is a smaller, long cut that usually weighs about a pound.

Pork loin tend to dry out and should be cooked rapidly rather than in a slow cooking method.

Other Pork Roasts

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Rotisserie Pork Sirloin Roast with marinated pork roast is a perfect grilling roast.

This Roast Pork Loin in the Oven recipe has an Italian pork loin marinade and simple tips to make a juicy and tender pork loin roast.

This Slow Cooker Pork Ribeye Roast is nestled on top of apple slices, a chopped onion, and simple spices, making it perfect for any crock pot.