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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Joanne says
This looks wonderful, and now I have to get an Instant Pot. I just found out that the inventor lives right here in Ottawa, Canada! I wonder if he sells them from his home, LOL!
I have found that when I’m in an area where my Internet connection isn’t great, having many pictures and a video for a recipe results in a lot of frustration. I like fewer words and pictures–and then the written recipe.
Thanks for all your work!
Nichole says
This reminds me that my pressure canner is also a pressure cooker. Do you think it can be used in the same way as the Instant Pot?
Mellissa Sevigny says
Yes, but you’ll need to use the mfg instructions for the amount of pressure and time for your particular pot!
Karen says
Please tell me where to find jamacian jerk spice blend. Thank you.
Mellissa Sevigny says
Any sugar free brand at any grocery store in the spice aisle Karen! I used BAdia but there are lots of options or there is always amazon!
Ann says
I have this cooking now and can’t wait to dig in! With all the spices the house smells like autumn. I use my Instant Pot at least once a week. So sorry you left yours behind;hope you’ve been able to replace it. For those that can’t find Jerk spice in the store…you can always mix your own. Do an internet search for a recipe that omits sugar.
Debbi says
Hi Melissa, Thanks for all the hard work you have put into trying to help people to get healthy. My question is this. My boyfriend is allergic to pork (insert sad face here). I was wondering on the recipes using bacon can we use turkey bacon? And then the recipes that have pork roast can we use beef?
KAREN says
I started to watch a how to video today — not a cooking one — but anyway — OMG — it was sooooo boring — i just skipped through it — if i had watch it all the way through it would have been probably 20 mins or so —
I too love the quick cooking videos over top of the pan and sped up — those will keep my attention — i will watch 10 of them in a row. I would love to see more of those kind of videos for Low Carb High Fat recipes. I watched one today — it was awesome.
Roll with the changes — the written word will never be out of style for those who still like to read.
Susan (KetoKitty) Hawthorne says
Video is ok to see what the finished product looks like, but not so good for getting a recipe! Can’t copy and paste from a video. And often they’re just toooo long! :)
A video would be ok as long as the recipe is written out below it so we could choose to watch or not, and could still get the recipe! :)
Sue Lwery says
Looks wonderful, but where do you find the Jamaican spices? Regular grocery store item at Walmart? Thanks.
Sue Lowery says
Nope, looked at Walmart last night, no Jamaican rub.
Michelle says
I’m a newbie to the amazing world of Instant Pot. It appears that I would NOT use the trivet insert for this, correct?
Mellissa Sevigny says
yes!
Helen C says
I got my instant pot onAmazon Prime Day the other day and it’s very first recipe is this pulled pork recipe. Smells wonderful. Can’t wait!