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Frozen Pork Tenderloin in the Instant Pot

Frozen Pork Tenderloin in the Instant Pot is a quick and easy way to make a delicious meal in about one hour.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 170 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian , American

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:
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  1. Add 2 cups of chicken broth and bay leaves to the pressure cooker pot.
  2. Place the trivet with handles on top and place the frozen tenderloin directly on it. If it doesn't fit, cut it in half.
  3. Close the lid and ensure the valve points to 'sealed'.
  4. 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.
  5. After the 10 minutes of NPR, manually release the remaining pressure.
  6. 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:
  1. Clean the pressure cooker pot, and then select "Sauté".
  2. Combine all the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and stir until thoroughly combined.
  3. 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:
  1. Brush the pork tenderloin with half of the sauce, topping it and the sides. Set the other half of the sauce aside.
  2. 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:
  1. Let the pork tenderloin rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  2. Using a sharp knife, slice the pork tenderloin and serve drizzled with the remaining sauce.
  3. 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

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

% 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.