Pressure Cooker Braised Pork with Fresh Herbs

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a pressure cooker turned to the sauté mode.

Step 2

Season pork roast with salt and black pepper. Place in hot oil. Brown seasoned meat on all sides for 6-8 minutes total. Stir in half-and-half and fresh herbs. The roast will be covered up to half its thickness.

Step 3

Close the pot and lock the lid. Set the machine to cook at high pressure. Set the timer to cook for 35 minutes.

Step 4

Using the Quick Release method, bring pressure to normal. Carefully open pressure cooker. Transfer cooked pork roast to cutting board. Cover loosely with aluminum foil.

Step 5

Spoon off any fat from the surface of sauce. Using an immersion blender, purée sauce until smooth. Adjust salt as needed.

Step 6

Cut cooked pork roast into slices. Arrange on a warm serving platter. Spoon the sauce over meat and serve.