Instant Pot Pork Loin Recipe
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Looking for the best-tasting pork tenderloin recipe? One bite of Instant Pot Pork loin recipe and you will never want to make any other recipe again. This pork loin is moist and flavorful and done in no time.
Pork loin is a great meal idea when you are looking for a relatively inexpensive meat that cooks up beautifully. I hear that a lot of people try to stay away from pork tenderloin because it gets dried out and becomes tough very easily. Well, not anymore. With this Instant Pot recipe, the pork comes out perfectly moist every time. It is also a dinner that will be on the table fast because, thanks to the Instant Pot, you don’t have to worry about long cook times.
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How to Make Moist Pressure Cooker Pork Loin
When cooking pork loin in the pressure cooker, you are almost guaranteed to get juicy and tender pork as a result. However, you should also let the pressure cooker do a natural release for 10 minutes. By doing the natural release you are letting the juices get soaked back in. It also helps to let the meat rest before cutting. It ensures that the meat will stay tender and moist.
Variations to Instant Pot Pork Loin Recipe
I love the way these flavors come together. The flavor profile fits perfectly. However, if you are looking for a way to change the recipe slightly you can try:
- Change the seasoning: If you are not a fan of soy sauce, you can make a similar sauce using Worcestershire sauce.
- Skip the sauce: If you prefer to let the meat’s flavor come through more than a sauce, you can just add your favorite seasonings and liquid. This will get the pork a different flavor but will still come out moist and delicious.
Do I Need a Pork Marinaded When Using an Instant Pot
When it comes to using the Instant Pot, whatever flavors you are trying to use for the pork almost acts like a marinade. The flavors get deep into the meat. So you do not need a pork marinade. However, of course, you can certainly use a pork marinade if you wanted. You could create a marinade from the sauce ingredients.
How to Store Pork Loin
If you find that you have leftovers of this Instant Pot pork loin, you will want to store it in the refrigerator. Using an airtight container or freezer bag to keep the pork fresh. Include some of the sauce when storing the pork loin. As the pork sits in the refrigerator, it will continue to soak the flavors of the sauce.
How Long Does Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin Last?
You can keep the cooked pork tenderloin in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make sure it is stored in an airtight container or the pork will spoil sooner. When you are ready to reheat the pork you can reheat it a skillet, the oven or the microwave. Enjoy it as a lunch or dinner or even as a sandwich.
Can I freeze pork?
Yes. This recipe for pork freezes beautifully. It stays tender and flavorful whether you are making it as a freezer meal or if you have extra leftovers that you will not be able to eat before it spoils. Freeze the pork for dinner another night or individual servings. With individual servings, you can pull out how much you want at a time. This makes a great quick dinner or easy lunch idea.
Ingredients in Instant Pot Pork Loin Recipe
- Pork tenderloin
- Olive oil
- Soy sauce
- Water
- Honey
- Ginger paste
- garlic
- Cornstarch
- Salt and pepper
How to Make Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
Set the Instant Pot to the saute function, and add the olive oil to the pot.
Once heated, season the pork tenderloin with salt and pepper on both sides, and place into the Instant Pot. Saute on both sides until seared well.
Remove the pork from the Instant Pot, and add in the water, soy sauce, honey, garlic cloves, and ginger paste, whisk to combine well. Turn the Instant Pot off.
Add the pork tenderloin back into the Instant Pot, and place the lid on top. Set the release valve to the sealing position, and set the Instant Pot to the manual setting for 5 minutes.
When finished cooking, allow the Instant Pot to come to a natural release for 10 minutes. Carefully push the release valve to the venting position to release any residual pressure, and remove the lid.
Remove the pork from the pot, and slice.
Mix the cornstarch with a little water until dissolved, and add to the sauce in the pot. Whisk and saute until the sauce begins to thicken. Add the pork tenderloin back into the sauce and serve.
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Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Pork tenderloin
- 2 tsp Olive oil
- ¼ c. Soy sauce
- ½ c. Water
- ¼ c. Honey
- 1 ½ tsp Ginger paste
- 3 Cloves garlic
- 2 tsp. Cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to the saute function, and add the olive oil to the pot.
- Once heated, season the pork tenderloin with salt and pepper on both sides, and place into the Instant Pot. Saute on both sides until seared well.
- Remove the pork from the Instant Pot, and add in the water, soy sauce, honey, garlic cloves, and ginger paste, whisk to combine well. Turn the Instant Pot off.
- Add the pork tenderloin back into the Instant Pot, and place the lid on top. Set the release valve to the sealing position, and set the Instant Pot to the manual setting for 5 minutes.
- When finished cooking, allow the Instant Pot to come to a natural release for 10 minutes. Carefully push the release valve to the venting position to release any residual pressure, and remove the lid.
- Remove the pork from the pot, and slice.
- Mix the cornstarch with a little water until dissolved, and add to the sauce in the pot. Whisk and saute until the sauce begins to thicken. Add the pork tenderloin back into the sauce and serve.
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