Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin with vegetables is a quick and easy dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes! The pork and vegetables are tender, juicy, and flavorful for a quick, easy dinner. This Instant Pot Pork Recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners when you need something hearty without spending hours in the kitchen.
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- Why everyone loves Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
- Pressure Cooker Pork Tenderloin Ingredients
- Kitchen Tools to Make Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
- How to make Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin and Potatoes
- How to Store Pork Tenderloin
- Eileen's Tips for Success
- Variations to Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin and Potatoes
- What to serve with Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
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Why everyone loves Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
- Pork Tenderloin is easy to customize and adjusts well to various marinades and rubs.
- Juicy, tender pork tenderloin made in the Instant Pot — ready in about 30 minutes.
- One-pot dinner means minimal cleanup!
- Family-friendly and great for meal prep.
Instant Pot Recipes are always so quick and easy. Here are a few of my favorites: Instant Pot Pork Ragu, Instant Pot Taco Spaghetti, and Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast.
Pressure Cooker Pork Tenderloin Ingredients
Only a few simple ingredients are needed to make this pressure cooker pork tenderloin.
- olive oil: Avocado oil would also work.
- pork tenderloin: A very versatile cut of meat that can handle so many seasoning combinations. A preseasoned tenderloin can be used
- fat-free chicken stock: I prefer to use fat-free stock but any chicken stock will work
- baby potatoes: Fingerling potatoes are my top choice. Any small potato will work well.
- carrots: Any root vegetables cut to the same size are best.
- aromatics: Spices to season the pork tenderloin.
- cornstarch and water: optional to thicken the broth.
Kitchen Tools to Make Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
- 6-quart Instant Pot
- Measuring Spoons and Cups
- mixing bowls
- Cutting Board
- knife
- Vegetable Peeler
How to make Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin and Potatoes
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- Season the pork tenderloin.
- Sear the pork loin in the Instant Pot.
- Add chicken broth and scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the vessel.
- Add the vegetables and remaining chicken broth. Place the trivet in the vessel. Put the browned pork tenderloin in the vessel.
- Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. Allow for a natural release.
- Make a cornstarch slurry to thicken the juices left in the pressure cooker to make a gravy.
- Slice the pork into ½-inch slices. Serve with the vegetables and gravy for an easy dinner.
How to Store Pork Tenderloin
Storage - Store leftover pork in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Eileen's Tips for Success
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking — 145°F to 160°F is perfect.
- For the best flavor, sear the pork to lock in flavor.
- Cut the vegetables evenly, so they all cook evenly.
- Let the pork rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.
Variations to Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin and Potatoes
Do you want to change up this recipe?
- A marinated Smithfield Pork Tenderloin can be used with lots of success. The spice blend in the recipe card is not necessary when using any pre-marinated or pre-seasoned tenderloin.
- Seasonings: Try Cajun Seasoning, Taco Seasonings, or this Pork Dry Rub.
- Marinade: This Greek Marinade would be delicious on this pork tenderloin.
- Frozen Tenderloin: If using a frozen tenderloin, add 2 minutes to the cooking time. Be sure the internal temperature of the pork is 145°F when the cooking is finished.
What to serve with Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
If you prefer to not add potatoes and carrots to the pressur cooker, here are a few side dishes to try.
This pork pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, roasted green beans, and a crisp arugula salad for a complete Instant Pot dinner.
Other options:
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Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Make the pork spice rub, in a small mixing bowl, combine and whisk together ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Liberally coat 1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin in the dry rub. Set aside.
- Turn the Instant Pot on to sauté. Once it is hot, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place the seasoned pork tenderloin into the Instant Pot. Sear the pork until browned on all sides, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the pork and set it on a cutting board or plate.
- Add ½ can of fat-free chicken stock. Use a wooden spoon to bring up brown bits from the bottom of the vessel. (Note 2) Add the remaining chicken broth. Press Cancel to stop the saute function.
- Place the trivet into the cooking insert. Add 3 cups yellow potatoes (cut into 2-inch cubes) and 2 cups carrots (peeled and sliced ¼ inch thick)
- Add the browned pork tenderloin on top of the veggies and stock. Seal the Instant Pot. Ensure the valve is closed. Press "Pressure Cooker" on high heat, set the timer to 5 minutes. Once the cycle is complete, allow a natural release for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the pork tenderloin. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Optionl, to thicken the broth, in a small bowl, whisk 1 Tablespoon cornstarch and 1 Tablespoon cold water together. Mix into the juices in the Instant Pot. Hit Saute and let the ingredients blend for about 5-6 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Slice the pork ½ inch thick and serve with the veggies and juices.
Belia
This recipe was simple, and it turned out delicious. I seared the pork in a skillet on top of the stove. Removed the pork tenderloin when it got a little brown all around. I added the carrots and potatoes and seared them in the skillet until the veggies were well coated with the spices and the oil, added the chicken broth, mixed it all, and cooked as directed in the IP. Surely, one of my favorite recipes.
Eileen Murphy Kelly
I am so glad you loved the Instant Pot Pork Recipe. A favorite for my family. I appreciate you coming back and sharing your experience with the recipe.
roni
Confused about placement of trivet. It goes on TOP of the veggies and then pork on the trivet?
Eileen xo
The trivet goes right on the inner cooking pot. Then the veggies on the trivet and the pork on top of the veggies.
leah
Worked Great - besides hard boiled eggs. This was my 1st real meal!!
Eileen xo
Excellent, Leah. The Instant Pot has become a go-to for me. So easy and the meals, delish. Glad you liked the recipe. Thank you so much for coming back and letting me know you enjoyed it.
Deborah Trout
This is delicious and so easy! I made this exactly as directed and it was cooked perfectly. My tenderloin came marinated in Italian seasonings. I only added onion powder and seasoning salt. The tenderloin was very tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I served it with steamed haricots verts (long French green beans) and warm bread and it was a hit. Thank you so much for this recipe! I will make it again with different marinated tenderloins.
Eileen xo
I'm so glad Deborah that you enjoyed the pork It is by far, one of my families favorite recipes too.
Kacey Perez
This is the easiest and amazing weekday meal that feeds my whole family! It is one that I will definitely keep coming back to!
Eileen xo
Awesome Kacey, glad you and your family enjoy the recipe.
Terri
I can't wait to try this in my instant pot! We eat a lot of pork tenderloin and we are also crazy about it!!
Eileen xo
Enjoy it, let me know how it works for you.
Carlos at Spoonabilities
Great idea using the IP to make pork tenderloin. I normally cook it in the oven. I will try this recipe the next time... Thank you for the photo instructions.
Eileen xo
Awesome, Carlos. The IP does a great job at securing the flavor. I hope you enjoy.
Jersey Girl Cooks
My boys would love this! And I like that you can make it in the instant pot!
Eileen xo
Absolutely, a big hit with my family.
Anne Lawton
I love that is made in the instant pot and with all of my favorite vegetables
Eileen xo
I'm so happy you like the pork
Laura
I haven't tried pork tenderloin in my IP yet. But now I have the perfect recipe.
Eileen xo
I hope you enjoy it
Myra Dominguez
I have 2 loins 1 1/2 pound each is it still 5 minutes cooking time?
Eileen xo
Hi Myra, I haven't made two tenderloins in the IP together. I am thinking the cooking time should increase by 1 minute to accurately cook the two tenderloins but I have not experimented with it. I hope you let me know how it works for the two tenderloins
Chrissy Mannes
What do you do if you don't have the trivet? I just have the pot, nothing else.
Eileen xo
Hi Chrissy, If you don't have a trivet you can use 2 crumbled up pieces of aluminum foil to raise up the meat. Put one on either end of the pot and place the pork on it. I hope that helps. Enjoy the recipe.
Donna
so I have a tenderloin in the freezer its just plain not marinated. Any recommendations on what herbs to season it with for this recipe?
Eileen xo
Hi Donna, I suggest seasoning the pork with garlic and onion powder, black pepper, and salt, about 1/2 teaspoon each. For herbs how about dried parsley and thyme. If you combine a teaspoon of olive oil and these seasonings on the defrosted tenderloin and sear the meat, you should have a nice meal. Let me know if you have any questions. Also let me know how your dinner turned out. Enjoy!
Jenna
This is a great recipe. Love the veggies in the mix
Eileen xo
I'm glad you love the recipe. Yes, the veggies are so good!
Nancy Espisito
We made your recipe tonight! Wow, this was so easy! My family loved it. Even my son, who is super picky liked the pork roast! The whole thing took me less than 30 minutes
Eileen xo
Awesome Nancy! I am very happy you and your family enjoyed the pork tenderloin! It is an easy recipe to follow and delish!