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Sunday lunch no longer has to be a long-drawn-out chore with an Instant Pot and Air Fryer. This Pork Roast and Potatoes was done in no time.
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Instant Pot and Air Fryer Pork Roast and Potatoes
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cauliflower and Cheese Sauce Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 generous portions 1x
- Category: Dinner Recipes
Description
Sunday lunch no longer should be a long-drawn-out chore with an Instant Pot and Air Fryer. This Pork Roast and Potatoes was done in no time.
Ingredients
- 2kg Pork roast
- 1 onion quartered
Marinade
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp ginger powder
- 1/4 tsp 5 spice powder
- 1 tsp garlic ginger paste
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cups chicken stock
Air Fried Roast Potatoes
- 3 potatoes
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
Cauliflower and Cheese Sauce
- 1 small head of cauliflower
- Vegeta or Aromat seasoning to taste
- 1/4 cup of water
Cheese Sauce
- 2 cups half and half or milk
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
IP Pork Roast
- Using a sharp knife make slits in Pork.
- Rub in the marinade.
- Set IP on sauté.
- Add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pot.
- When hot add Pork and brown on both sides.
- Add the onion and chicken stock.
- Press cancel, then High Pressure for 18 minutes.
- Allow to naturally release for 15 minutes.
- Remove the rind, wipe dry with a paper towel, sprinkle some salt, and air fry with potatoes.
- Return IP to sauté.
- When liquid bubbles mix 1 tbsp Bisto or cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and add to make a nice thick gravy.
- When thick add 1 tsp butter.
Air Fried Roast Potatoes
- 3 potatoes, washed, peeled, and cut according to preference.
- Parboil in the microwave for 7 minutes.
- Drain.
- Season according to preference by adding 1 tbsp (12.5 ml) olive oil.
- Air fry at 190C / 375F for 20 minutes turning halfway (add the rind of Pork then).
Cauliflower and Cheese Sauce
- Cut Cauliflower into florets.
- Sprinkle the Vegeta (aromat), and ¼ cup (62.5 ml) of water.
- Microwave in a glass bowl covered with cling wrap (pierced) for 5 minutes.
- Drain In colander until dry.
- Return to an ovenproof dish.
Microwave Cheese Sauce
- In a glass jug, microwave the half and half and cornstarch on high for 2 minutes.
- Stir with a fork to loosen cornstarch stuck at the bottom.
- Microwave another 1-2 minutes until thick.
- Add, salt, pepper a dash of mustard powder, butter, and cheese.
- Stir until cheese has melted.
- Add a sprinkling of nutmeg.
- Pour over cauliflower add extra cheese and bake in preheated oven until golden.
Notes
Prepared, tried, and tested by Melanie from The Recipe Hunter: Tried and Tested Recipes from Home Chefs and SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 1811
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 882
- Fat: 123
- Saturated Fat: 43
- Unsaturated Fat: 68
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 129
- Cholesterol: 471
Keywords: Air Fryer Pork Roast
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