This keto jerk pork roast is coated in Jamaican Jerk seasoning, then seared and pressure cooked in the Instant Pot for a meltingly tender and delicious pulled pork that can be used in a variety of ways! Low carb, gluten free, SCKC and Whole30 friendly recipe.
This keto jerk pork roast recipe has been updated but I’ve left some of the original blog post in place for context, because a lot of the comments reference it. Feel free to use the jump to recipe button above to skip the blah de blah!
So I read in a headline somewhere this week that Facebook predicts the written word will be dead in a matter of five years. Supposedly, video is taking over and people just don’t want to read anymore.
I’m not sure if that’s true – or if it is, what it will mean for myself and other bloggers, but as I sit here struggling to come up with something brilliant to say about this truly fantastic keto jerk pork roast recipe, even I can see the appeal.
Writing is hard. Some days the words flow and I can accurately convey my enthusiasm for a recipe in a way that makes others want to try it. Other days it just feels clumsy and awkward and nothing seems to come out right (like today for instance.)
Video (though it takes time to get over the learning curve to make good ones,) sometimes seems like an easier way to get people excited about a recipe.
Where do you guys stand? Is video where it’s at for you, or are you still content with words and static photos? IS the written word going the way of the dodo? Inquiring minds want to know…
Eventually, I imagine that even I will have to bite the bullet and head in the direction of more video heavy posts – gotta stick with the times ya know? Progress and all that…
Meanwhile, the (clumsily) written word and some mouthwatering photos will have to suffice.
Since I’m apparently in a chatty mood today (who knew?) let’s talk a minute about my single most regretted decision during our move to Belize…
After weeks of being on the fence, I finally (and erroneously) decided to leave my beloved Instant Pot in storage back in NY.
WHAT. WAS. I. THINKING?!??!?!
Not a day goes by here that I don’t miss my Instant Pot! I am literally obsessed with the foolishness of my decision to leave it behind! ?
I have scoured this island and even Belize City on the mainland, and there is not a single Instant Pot to be had. For that reason, I am making arrangements to have a new one shipped here to the island, even though I will have to pay almost 50% of the price in additional duties to get it here. ?
It’s THAT important to me.
If you don’t yet have an Instant Pot, you need to put it on your wish list ASAP. In this hot climate, or if it’s Summer where you are, it’s invaluable! Using the pressure cooker or slow cooker feature without heating up the house is so NECESSARY in my life right now.
Also the ability to plug it in, brown some meat, and pressure cook it into meltingly tender oblivion in less than an hour is KEY to my getting a healthy low carb dinner on the table.
Especially when I haven’t planned ahead (usually) or don’t feel like spending more than 5 minutes of hands on time (almost always) prepping for a meal.
Oh how I miss you Instant Pot!!!
All that being said, I will absolutely be making this super easy Keto Jerk Pork Roast recipe here in Belize over and over again – even if it means heating up the house with a regular slow cooker or roasting it in the oven until I get my new Instant Pot delivered.
It’s totally worth it!
So if you don’t have an Instant Pot either, don’t despair – there are plenty of other ways to prepare this jerk pork roast recipe (slow cooker, dutch oven, traditional pressure cooker, oven roasted, etc.)
And did I mention easy? Seriously. Less than five ingredients – set it and forget it!
Oh delicious keto jerk pork roast, how do I love to eat thee – let me count the ways:
- You are perfect just as you are – no accompaniment required!
- I also love you in a taco salad bowl with lots of sour cream and guacamole!
- Or in a lettuce wrap!
- Or in a cream cheese pancake rolled up burrito style – or baked as enchiladas!
- Or stuffed into a poblano pepper and baked with lots of cheese – seriously, DO ITTTTTT!
- Or on top of cauliflower rice with lots of cilantro and sriracha mayo on top!
- Or served with my keto broccoli slaw and some sugar free BBQ sauce!
- ??? (insert your keto jerk pork roast ideas here)
- ??? (help a sister out)
- ??? (don’t hold out on us)
Recipe Notes:
To give you several cooking options, I’ve provided instructions within the recipe card to make this keto jerk pork roast in the Instant Pot, Slow Cooker or Dutch Oven.
This keto jerk pork roast recipe is low carb, dairy free, nut free, egg free, Keto, Atkins, THM, Banting, and Paleo friendly. It’s also Squeaky Clean Keto and Whole30 compliant if you make sure the brand of Jamaican Jerk seasoning you buy is MSG and sugar free. Or you can make your own jerk seasoning – there is a recipe for that in my Keto for Life book.
A word of caution… When searing the pork roast with the Jamaican Jerk spices on it, the resulting smoke can be super spicy and cause a painful coughing fit if you breathe it in. I speak from experience. Keep the windows open and the exhaust fan going during the searing process and you’ll be all set!
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Keto Jerk Pork Roast – Low Carb & Whole 30
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approx 12 servings 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
This delicious pork roast is made with less than 5 ingredients and can be completed in an hour using the Instant Pot! Low Carb, Paleo, Keto, Atkins, THM, Whole30, Squeaky Clean Keto friendly.
Ingredients
- 4 lb pork shoulder
- 1/4 cup Jamaican Jerk spice blend (no sugar or msg) (I used Badia)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1/2 cup beef stock or broth
Instructions
For the Instant Pot:
- Rub the roast with olive oil and coat with Jamaican Jerk spice blend.
- Set your Instant Pot to Saute and brown the meat on all sides.
- Add the beef broth.
- Seal the top according to instructions and cook on Manual, high pressure, for 45 minutes.
- Release pressure according to instructions, shred and serve.
For the slow cooker:
- Rub the roast with olive oil and coat with Jamaican Jerk spice blend.
- Sear the meat on all sides in a heavy bottomed pot.
- Place the meat and 1 cup of beef broth in your slow cooker. (this is double the IP amount of broth because you’ll need it to offset the longer cooking time.)
- Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours – or until the meat is tender.
- Shred and serve.
For the dutch oven:
- Rub the roast with olive oil and coat with Jamaican Jerk spice blend.
- Sear the meat on all sides in a heavy bottomed pot or a dutch oven.
- Add 1 cup of beef broth. (this is double the IP amount because you’ll need it if cooking on the stove.)
- Cover and simmer on the stovetop on low heat for 4 hours, or bake in the oven at 375 degrees for 3 hours or until the meat is tender and falling apart.
- Shred and serve.
Notes
Approx nutrition info per 4 oz serving: 282 calories, 20g fat, 0g net carbs, 23g protein
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: keto dinner recipes
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 282
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
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Cheryll Merritt says
Just had to say, never considered an InstaPot before, but it has been on my mind since reading this. Today (which is Amazon Prime Day) they have a 6 quart one for $69.99. Just bought it and am looking forward to trying it out. This may very well be the inaugural dish. Best wishes (or dishes, as the case may be)!
Mellissa Sevigny says
I saw that and already ordered it this morning!!! A friend is bringing it to me in a couple of weeks from the states! So excited!!!!
Koshie says
What Grace said: ditto!
And here’s other ideas for your Jamaican Pulled Pork:
-You can use your pulled pork to make “Ropa Viejo” with a sweet BBQ type sauce. Top with loads of sliced avocado and cilantro.
-If you can make Chicken Tortilla Soup, you can make Pork Tortilla Soup!
-You know Crab Louie? Make Pork “Louie”( or “Luis”!) stuffed in a grilled avocado boat, drizzled with tamarind sauce.
-Make lettuce cups filled with shredded pork, topped with a pico de gallo made of orange, cilantro, red onion, and jicama macerating in EVOO, mango vinegar, lime juice, a bit of minced jalapeno, salt, and minced ginger. Garnish with chopped avocado at the table. Your mouth will go to heaven without you having to bother to die! Sometimes I add some finely chopped purple cabbage to this pico just for the color — but this isn’t a last minute addition — it has to sit for 4 hours before serving.
Debbie says
Don’t care for the videos either. Who needs them when we have your wonderful, gifted way of sharing your thoughts and experiences with us in writing? Personally, it’s one of the reasons I stop and read your posts. I love your humor and way of being down to earth. Thanks so much for all the wonderful recipes (and laughs)!
Claudine says
Mine is in the slow cooker now! Making some cauliflower rice cooked in coconut cream and lime zest for a side. Melissa you’ll be so jealous – Trader Joes now sells bags of “riced” cauliflower!
Eric says
I’m going to do this in my smoker. I have some Jamaican Pimento (Allspice) wood which I’ve been dying to use, But I will probably use a wet rub and let it sit overnight in the fridge before smoking. Thanks for the inspiration.
Megan says
That roast sounds lovely! I’ve never had an instant pot, I use a crock pot usually.
As for words or video, I’ll take words any day. I don’t have time to sit through video. Truly. No time.
Perhaps it takes imagination to appreciate words!
shannon @ a periodic table says
I’m in love with this pork roast: especially for the summer, when really i’m not super into lots of bread and i’m way more into protein and veg/fruit. You know what else i’m into? Not slaving over a stove, which is why this is EVERYTHING.
Listen, you and this Belize thing: i still can’t get over how much i want to visit you. How much fun are you having? A ton of fun, i imagine. :)
Abby says
I prefer written recipes and fabulous still photos. Especially useful when I need to print out!!!! I only watch food videos when the technique is unusual or new to me.
Karen says
I just don’t seem to have the patience to sit thru videos… I like the written word & photos are enough! So that said, I just skimmed all the posts & don’t see where anyone asked about using a conventional pressure cooker! I have 2, one would be big enough to do a 4 lb. pork roast. Do you think it would work ok to just brown it in my regular pressure cooker & take it from there? How long do you think it would have to go? I just consulted one of my regular pressure cooker books that has a recipe for a 5-spice pork roast: Uses a 3 lb boneless pork loin, has you brown it unseasoned, then seasoned with the spice mix. After some other fiddling around, the pork goes back in for 30 min. to an internal temp of 150. Rests & temp goes up to 165. So I guess I could give that a try! Thanks Mellissa, enjoy your recipes & writing very much!
Shirley B. says
There’s no way video will eliminate the written word. Too many people love to read for fun. Also, I agree with those who chimed in with how some videos are boring as hell.
The pictures of this recipe made my mouth water!