5 from 57 votes
Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin is made by sautéing seasoned pork pieces then pressure cooking them in a savory sauce of garlic, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, tamari, and rosemary. The sauce is thickened with cornstarch after cooking, resulting in tender pork with a flavorful, slightly sweet and tangy glaze. Using the Instant Pot helps retain moisture and infuse the pork with the sauce.
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
328 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328
% 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.