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    Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin

    Published: Oct 20, 2022 · Modified: Nov 15, 2022 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Making a pork tenderloin in the instant pot is a quick and easy way to put dinner on the table fast! Tender, juicy pork is served with a flavorful gravy on top and great with a side of mashed potatoes.
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    Instant pot pork tenderloin has awesome flavor, is tender and juicy, and delicious topped with homemade gravy!

    Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin on a plate with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy.
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    • ❤️ Why you'll love it
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 🥫Storage
    • 📖 Variations
    • 💭 Tips
    • 📚 Related Recipes
    • 🍽 Serve with...
    • 📖 Recipe

    ❤️ Why you'll love it

    Fast and easy pressure cooking: Making a pork tenderloin in the instant pot has to be the easiest dinner recipe ever with a very short cooking time!

    Perfect for your next dinner party: because it is quick and easy to make, this pork tenderloin recipe is ideal for dinner parties or weeknight dinners.

    Juicy and flavorful: this instant pot recipe is the best way to cook a juicy pork tenderloin that practically melts in your mouth.

    Simple ingredients: buying a pre-seasoned pork loin makes it super easy and you only need 4 ingredients to make this pork dinner!

    Ingredients for Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin.
    Cut the tenderloin into thirds to make it easier to sear.
    Searing the pork tenderloin on the saute setting in the instant pot.
    Sear each side of the meat until golden. This make sure the tenderloin has a good color on the outside of the pork.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Pork tenderloin: I used a pre-seasoned garlic and herb pork tenderloin. If using one that is not pre-seasoned, be sure to season with any of your favorite seasonings.

    Olive oil: added to the hot pot to sear the outsides of the tenderloin before pressure cooking.

    Beef broth: I like a darker broth so I use beef stock, however, feel free to use chicken broth if desired.

    Cornstarch: to thicken the stock the tenderloin was cooked in to make a gravy.

    Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin in broth in the instant pot.
    I like to cook in a broth to ensure a tender and juicy pork tenderloin.

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Use the instant pots sauté function to sear the pork. Add the olive oil and heat until instant pot indicates it is hot.
    2. Place the pieces of pork tenderloin in the pressure cooker and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side, until all sides have browned. Transfer pork from instant pot to a plate and set aside.
    3. Add the onion to the instant pot and saute for 3 minutes, until onions are softened. Be sure to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a flathead wooden spoon. Press cancel on the instant pot to turn off the saute setting.
    4. Carefully add the beef broth to the instant pot and deglaze the bottom of the pot. Place the lid on the pot and turn the steam valve to the sealing position. Press the manual setting and set the timer for 3 minutes on high pressure.
    5. Once the 3 minutes are up, the instant pot will beep. Allow the instant pot to do a natural release for 15 minutes. (timer will automatically start on instant pot).
    6. After the natural pressure release, turn pressure valve to the venting position to allow a quick release of remaining pressure. Remove the pork from the pot and place on a plate tented with foil. While pork rests, make the gravy.
    7. Turn the instant pot on the sauté setting and bring the broth in the pot to a boil. Place the cornstarch and water in a small bowl and stir to combine.
    8. Once the broth is boiling, using a hand whisk, add the cornstarch slurry to the broth, whisking constantly. Cook for 1 minute, until gravy thickens.
    Fully cooked pork tenderloin pieces.
    Pork tenderloin should rest before cutting for 3-5 minutes.

    🥄 Equipment

    Instant pot: to cook the pork recipe

    Sharp knife: for cutting the pork

    Flathead wooden spoon: to stir onions and scraping browned bits from bottom of the pot.

    Cutting board: where the pork will rest after cooking and for slicing or shredding

    Hand whisk: to whisk the cornstarch slurry into the broth mixture to make gravy

    Meat thermometer: to check internal temp of the pork. Porks internal temperature should range from 145 (medium rare) to 160 (medium)

    🥫Storage

    Refrigerate: place leftover pork tenderloin in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.

    Freeze: freeze pork in an airtight freezer safe storage container up to 3 months.

    To reheat: reheat refrigerated or thawed leftovers in a covered container in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes, in the air fryer on reheat setting for 5 minutes, or in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until warm.

    📖 Variations

    • Buy a pork tenderloin that is not pre seasoned and season it with your favorite spices.
    • Use chicken stock or vegetable broth in place of beef.
    Pork on serving platter.

    💭 Tips

    • Always use a towel when turning the pressure valve to vent to prevent any steam burns from residual steam that may be in the instant pot.

    📚 Related Recipes

    Guests will love these Bacon Wrapped Venison Appetizers.

    This Instant Pot Venison Stew makes a delicious fall dinner.

    My family loves this Slow Cooker Pot Roast.

    Make meatballs in minutes with this Air Fryer Meatballs recipe.

    🍽 Serve with...

    Serve with a side of garlic mashed potatoes and steamed green beans.


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    Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    Making a pork tenderloin in the instant pot is a quick and easy way to put dinner on the table fast! Tender, juicy pork is served with a flavorful gravy on top and great with a side of mashed potatoes.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 3 mins
    Natural release 15 mins
    Total Time 23 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 201 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot
    • Flat head wooden spoon
    • Sharp knife
    • Cutting board
    • Hand whisk
    • Meat thermometer

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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 pound pork tenderloin , cut into thirds
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 small onion , diced
    • 2 cups beef broth
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

    Instructions
     

    • Use the instant pots sauté function to sear the pork. Add the olive oil and heat until instant pot indicates it is hot.
    • Place the pieces of pork tenderloin in the pressure cooker and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side, until all sides have browned. Transfer pork from instant pot to a plate and set aside.
    • Add the onion to the instant pot and saute for 3 minutes, until onions are softened. Be sure to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a flathead wooden spoon. Press cancel on the instant pot to turn off the saute setting.
    • Carefully add the beef broth to the instant pot and deglaze the bottom of the pot. Place the lid on the pot and turn the steam valve to the sealing position. Press the manual setting and set the timer for 3 minutes on high pressure.
    • Once the 3 minutes are up, the instant pot will beep. Allow the instant pot to do a natural release for 15 minutes. (timer will automatically start on instant pot).
    • After the natural pressure release, turn pressure valve to the venting position to allow a quick release of remaining pressure. Remove the pork from the pot and place on a plate tented with foil. While pork rests, make the gravy.
    • Turn the instant pot on the sauté setting and bring the broth in the pot to a boil. Place the cornstarch and water in a small bowl and stir to combine.
    • Once the broth is boiling, using a hand whisk, add the cornstarch slurry to the broth, whisking constantly. Cook for 1 minute, until gravy thickens.
    • Serve sliced pork tenderloin topped with gravy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 33gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 378mgPotassium: 664mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 0.2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mgNet Carbohydrates: 2g
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Honeybunch Hunts is a website dedicated to sharing canning and dehydrating recipes, wild game recipes, fish, seafood, plant based recipes, and some DIY scattered in between. Written by Shelby Law Ruttan, is also author and owner of Grumpy’s Honeybunch, and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. Shelby has also authored two cookbooks, The One Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook.

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