Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
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Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
Description
Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin features pork tenderloin cut into four pieces, browned in olive oil to develop caramelized edges before cooking under pressure. The sauce combines chopped garlic, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, water, tamari, and fresh rosemary, which infuses the meat during the 20-minute cook cycle. After natural pressure release, the meat is removed and the sauce is thickened with a cornstarch slurry in the sauté mode of the Instant Pot. This method ensures tender, juicy pork with a balanced sweet and savory coating that clings to each piece.
The sauté step before pressure cooking creates better texture and flavor, while the natural pressure release is important to maintain tenderness. This pork tenderloin preparation suits main dishes accompanied by sides that can soak up the flavorful sauce, such as mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
Note that cooking time has been adjusted to 20 minutes total based on pork weight to achieve an internal temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The natural release of pressure is crucial to avoid toughness. After removing the pork, dissolve cornstarch in water and whisk into the sauce, cooking until it thickens slightly to form a glaze-like consistency.
Ingredients
- 1 .5-2 lb pork tenderloin cut into four pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce if not gluten free
- 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
Instructions
- Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl except cornstarch.
- Heat Instant Pot to saute. Salt and pepper pork pieces and pour 1 tablespoon olive oil in the pot. Saute pork on all sides.
- Turn off saute and add sauce to pot. Program Instant Pot to meat and cook for 20 minutes. When the timer beeps, turn pressure cooker off and let the pressure naturally release. Do not skip this step or your meat will be tough.
- Remove meat from Instant Pot. In a small bowl whisk together cornstarch with 2 tablespoon water. Add the mixture to the Instant Pot and turn the pot on saute. Whisk well and let it cook until it thickens a bit.
Notes
- Ensure pork pieces are evenly sized for consistent cooking.
- Do not skip the natural pressure release to keep tender meat.
- Use a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce after cooking.
- Check internal temperature aiming for 140°F for safe, juicy pork.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 918mg | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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