How to Make Instant Pot® Applesauce Pork Loin - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and easy dinner recipe, then look no further than Instant Pot® Applesauce Pork Loin. This dish is not only simple to make, but it's also packed full of flavor and the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The combination of tender pork loin and homemade applesauce creates a meal that will have your taste buds singing. Plus, using the Instant Pot® makes the cooking process quick and effortless, so you can have a gourmet meal on the table in no time.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (2 1/2 pound) pork loin
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup apple cider
  • ¼ teaspoon ground thyme
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • 1 medium yellow onion, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil. Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and pepper all over the pork loin and sear in the hot oil on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove pork from the pot. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up all the browned bits so none are stuck on the bottom. Turn off Saute function.
  • Pour in apple cider and add pork loin back to the pot. Mix ground thyme into the applesauce and spread over the top and sides of the pork loin. Place onion slices around the pork loin. Close and lock the lid. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Remove pork and onion slices from the pot. Mix cornstarch with cold water in a bowl.
  • Turn on Saute function and stir cornstarch mixture into the pan juices. Bring to a boil and cook until gravy has slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve gravy with the pork loin.
  • Nutrition

    507 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 139mg
    • Sodium: 491mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 46g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 754mg