Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin

Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 16 mins | Total Time: 21 mins | Yield: 8 servings

If you are looking for another easy weeknight dinner, I am sure that you’ll love this tender sliced Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin!

Ingredients

2 tsp Italian seasoning

3 cloves garlic, pressed

2 tbsp olive oil

2 pork tenderloins (about 2 lbs total)

1 ¼ c. water, divided

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp kosher salt

½ tsp black pepper

2 tbsp cornstarch

½ c. light brown sugar, packed

¼ c. balsamic vinegar

How to make Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin

Step 1: Place the salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl. Mix well until blended. Over the tenderloins, rub the olive oil and sprinkle with the seasoning mix.

Step 2: To saute, set the pressure cooker. To the pot, add the pressed garlic and tenderloins. Cook the meat, turning every 1 to 2 minutes until brown (cook time is 6 minutes). Set the meat aside.

Step 3: Pour 1 c water into the pot. Deglaze the pot using a wooden spoon to remove the browned bits from the bottom of the pot while still in saute mode. Then, press the cancel button.

Step 4: To the pot, add the soy sauce along with the brown sugar and balsamic vinegar. Stir well, then return the pork tenderloins to the pot.

Step 5: Cover and seal the lid. Set to cook for 10 minutes at High pressure.

Step 6: Do a natural release of pressure for 10 minutes once the time is up. After 10 minutes, turn the valve to venting, then do a quick release of pressure. Take the lid off and transfer the pork to a cutting board.

Step 7: Turn the Instant Pot back to Saute function.

Step 8: Combine the cornstarch with the rest of the ¼ c cold water in a small bowl. Pour this into the pot and cook for approximately 2 minutes, stirring until bubbly and thick.

Step 9: After slicing the pork tenderloin, drizzle it with the balsamic glaze. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Note:

Make sure the internal temperature of the pork reaches at least 145 degrees F to ensure it is done. I use a meat thermometer to check it.

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