Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin

SLICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH POTATOES MADE IN THE INSANT POT ON A WHITE PLATTER TOPPED WITH FRESH THYME.

5 from 10 votes

Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin

Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin, ready in less than 30 min. Use a marinated Smithfield Rotisserie Tenderloin root veggies to make an easy flavorful dinner.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword instant pot, pork dinner, quick meal

Prep Time 5

resting 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 362kcal

Author Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin Note 1
14.5 ounces fat-free chicken broth (divided)
3 cups yellow potatoes (cut into 2-inch cubes) about 1 pound
2 cups carrots (peeled and sliced ¼ inch thick)
1 Tablespoon cornstarch optional to thicken the broth
1 Tablespoon cold water optional to thicken the broth

Pork Seasoning

½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Seasoning the Pork Tenderloin

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.

How to Make Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin and Vegetables

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.

Notes

Be sure to check the Expert Tips and FAQs above for important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe.

Note 1: If using a marinated pork tenderloin, such as a Smithfield Marinated Pork Loin, no need to use the pork seasoning rub.

Note 2: Bringing up any brown bits from the bottom of the Instant Pot is very important. This prevents a "burn" message.

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