Instant Pot Caribbean Jerk Pork Shoulder

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

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Tender, flavorful pork shoulder infused with vibrant Caribbean jerk spices, pressure-cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot. This Caribbean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 100 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, cut into 3-inch chunks, olive oil, caribbean jerk seasoning for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 80 min Serves 6 Caribbean cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 3-inch chunks
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp caribbean jerk seasoning
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
3 scallions, chopped
2 tbsp lime juice
1 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, toss 3 lbs pork shoulder chunks with 3 tbsp Caribbean jerk seasoning, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
Step 2: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Add the pork pieces in batches, browning on all sides for 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove browned pork and set aside.
Step 3: Add 3 chopped scallions and 1 tbsp brown sugar to the pot, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant and slightly caramelized.
Step 4: Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and 2 tbsp lime juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Step 5: Return all pork to the Instant Pot. Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 60 minutes.
Step 6: When cooking ends, allow natural pressure release for 15 minutes, then release remaining pressure manually.
Step 7: Remove pork chunks and shred or slice as desired. Serve with the cooking juices spooned over.