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How to Cook Frozen Pork Loin in the Instant Pot

Learn how to cook frozen pork loin in the Instant Pot - with gravy included! There's no need to worry about thawing - just let your Instant Pot do the work.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Natural release
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 244 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Pork loin:
  • 2 lbs pork loin roast Note 1
  • 2 tablespoons dry rub Note 2
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup chicken broth or beef broth, 250 ml
Gravy:
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 ½ - 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1-2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar to taste

Instructions

Pork loin:
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  1. Rub the pork with the dry rub or the seasoning mix you choose.2 lbs pork loin roast / 1 kg + 2 tablespoons dry rub
  2. Sauté: Press the Sauté function and add the oil. Once the oil is hot, sauté the chopped onions for about 2 minutes. Add the minced garlic and stir for another 30 seconds.1 tablespoon vegetable oil + 1 medium onion + 2 garlic cloves
  3. Cook the pork loin: Add the broth, bay leaves, and then the pork loin to the pot. Secure and seal the lid. Set to high pressure for 55 minutes.1 cup chicken broth / 250 ml + 2 bay leaves
  4. Release the pressure naturally for 20 minutes.
  5. Check doneness: Remove the lid and check doneness using an instant-read thermometer; the internal temperature should be 140-145F/ 60-63°C.
  6. Rest: Remove the pork from the pot and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. The temperature will rise slightly while the meat rests.
Gravy:
  1. Cornstarch slurry: Whisk cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl; the mixture should be thick yet pourable.1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch + 1 ½ - 2 tablespoons cold water
  2. To thicken the gravy, turn on the sauté function and whisk the cornstarch mixture into the liquid left in the pot. Continue to thicken the sauce for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Adjust the taste: Check the salt; you might not need any. Adjust the taste with a little balsamic vinegar or a tiny sprinkle of sugar to balance the flavors.1-2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Notes

  • Pork cut: Use a pork loin, not a pork tenderloin, for this recipe. A tenderloin is smaller and thinner and requires different cooking times.
  • Seasoning: Use your favorite dry rub or seasoning mix for meat. Try our Pork Roast Seasoning.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion from 6 Calories 244kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 223mg (9%) Potassium 614mg (18%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 39IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 244

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion from 6
Calories 244kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 223mg 9%
Potassium 614mg 13%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 39IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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