How to Make Tender and Juicy Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to cooking pork tenderloin, the Instant Pot has become a game-changer. This tender and juicy Instant Pot pork tenderloin recipe will have you wondering why you ever bothered using any other method to cook this delicious cut of meat. The Instant Pot makes it easy to achieve that perfect tender and juicy result every time, with minimal effort and in a fraction of the time it would take in the oven or on the stove.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup hot water
  • ½ cube tomato bouillon with chicken flavoring (such as Knorr®)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (1 pound) pork tenderloin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large cloves garlic, smashed
  • aluminum foil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Stir hot water and tomato bouillon in a small bowl until dissolved.
  • Mix garlic powder, oregano, thyme, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl. Rub seasoning all over pork tenderloin until coated.
  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and heat until shimmering, 3 to 5 minutes. Add smashed garlic and cook until fragrant and oil is infused with garlic flavor, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer garlic to a small bowl.
  • Add pork tenderloin to the pot and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Pour tomato bouillon into the pot and bring to a boil while scraping any browned bits of pork off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add garlic cloves back to the pot.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 0 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. As soon as the pressure pin drops, unlock and remove the lid. Lift out tenderloin and cover with 2 layers of aluminum foil; allow to rest for 3 minutes before slicing. After resting, pork should be slightly pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, mix cold water and cornstarch together in a small bowl to make a slurry. Add slurry to the Instant Pot. Select Saute function and simmer until sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes. Drizzle sauce over sliced pork.
  • Nutrition

    211 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 532mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 331mg