
Frozen Pork Tenderloin in the Instant Pot
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5.0
105 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
170 kcal
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Course
Main Course

Frozen Pork Tenderloin in the Instant Pot
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Frozen Pork Tenderloin in the Instant Pot is a quick and easy way to make a delicious meal in about one hour.
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Ingredients
- 1 - 2 lbs pork tenderloin
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- 3 bay leaves
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger root
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
Pressure Cook Pork Tenderloin:
- Add 2 cups of chicken broth and bay leaves to the pressure cooker pot.
- Place the trivet with handles on top and place the frozen tenderloin directly on it. If it doesn't fit, cut it in half.
- Close the lid and ensure the valve points to 'sealed'.
- Press the Pressure Cook button and set the timer for 15 minutes for frozen pork tenderloin and 3 minutes for fresh or thawed tenderloin. This will be followed by a 10-minute Natural Pressure Release.
- After the 10 minutes of NPR, manually release the remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and carefully lift the trivet with the pork tenderloin on it. Remove and discard any excess fat, then place the tenderloin in a baking pan covered with foil.
Make the sauce:
- Clean the pressure cooker pot, and then select "Sauté".
- Combine all the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Once the IP reads HOT, add the sauce mixture. Stir and cook for a few minutes, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Broil:
- Brush the pork tenderloin with half of the sauce, topping it and the sides. Set the other half of the sauce aside.
- Broil the pork tenderloin for a few minutes, or until it is golden brown. Once it's done, baste it once with the sauce that has dripped into the pan.
Slice and serve:
- Let the pork tenderloin rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the pork tenderloin and serve drizzled with the remaining sauce.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Remove the meat before checking its internal temperature. The heat from the pot can cause an inaccurate reading.
- Ensure you have at least 1 cup of liquid in the Instant Pot before pressure cooking the meat.
- Some older instant pots do not have a sauté function. In that case, you can mix and thicken the sauce in a saucepan before adding it to the meat.
- Never skip the 10-minute natural release; it's essential to keep the meat juicy.
- Remember to save about half of the sauce for serving. If you think you will need more, double the recipe.
- For a crispy crust, place your cooked pork tenderloin on a cooking sheet and broil for a few minutes.
- Let the pork tenderloin rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing, allowing the juices to reabsorb.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
170kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
1245mg
(52%)
Potassium
146mg
(4%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
35IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
8.4mg
(9%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
Protein | 2g | 4% |
Fat | 1g | 2% |
Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
Sodium | 1245mg | 52% |
Potassium | 146mg | 3% |
Fiber | 0g | 0% |
Sugar | 35g | 70% |
Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
Vitamin C | 8.4mg | 9% |
Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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