Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin (and gravy) is a delicious dish that serves 4! Juicy pork slices are drizzled with a maple syrup and Dijon gravy.
Today I want to share with you a great recipe for Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin and Gravy (4 servings). I found the original recipe on Pinterest a while ago, tried it, and it was a hit!
So, I decided to post the recipe here on the old blog in the hopes that others out there would enjoy making it, as well.
All in all, this is not a difficult recipe, and the result is wonderfully tender pork slices, coated in a delicious and flavorful gravy. It is delicious! Here’s how to make it.
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A Little Bit Of Prep
In a small bowl, whisk together dried garlic powder, rosemary, thyme, onion powder, salt and black pepper until they have been fully combined.
These dry ingredients are the spice mixture that will be used to season the pork tenderloin. Set the spices aside once combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk chicken broth, low sodium soy sauce, pure maple syrup (or honey) and Dijon mustard together until smooth.
Pan-Sear The Seasoned Pork Tenderloin
Prepare the tenderloin by patting it dry with paper towels, then cutting away and discarding any extra silver skin on the meat.
Brush or rub all sides of the pork with ½ Tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle both sides of a pork tenderloin with the dry spices, pressing them into the meat so they adhere.
The recipe (as written) calls for using a 1½ to 2-pound pork tenderloin, but I have included cooking times for a smaller sized tenderloin further below.
Press the SAUTÉ button on the Instant Pot and let the machine heat up for 1 minute. Add ½ Tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and let it get hot.
Place the seasoned pork tenderloin in the hot oil and sauté it only until it is lightly browned on ALL sides. Do NOT cook it all the way through!
Once the tenderloin has been pan-seared and browned on all sides, take it out of the Instant Pot and let it rest onto a plate for a couple minutes.
Time To Cook The Pork Tenderloin
Pour the broth mixture into the Instant Pot inner cannister. The Instant Pot should still be on the SAUTÉ setting.
As the broth begins to heat up, use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze it as it cooks.
Continue heating and scraping until no browned bits of food are left stuck to the bottom of the pot. This will help prevent the Instant Pot from giving you the dreaded BURN warning later!
Scraping up the little browned bits from the bottom of the pot that are left over after sautéing the tenderloin will also add more flavor to this dish.
Cook The Pork Tenderloin
Press the CANCEL button to stop the sauté feature. Place the browned pork tenderloin on top of the broth mixture in the Instant Pot.
You may find you will need to curve or coil the meat slightly in the pot to help it fit comfortably on top of the broth. Lock the Instant Pot lid in place. Flip the toggle switch to SEALING.
Press the MANUAL (High pressure) button and cook the pork tenderloin for 3 minutes. If your pork tenderloin is smaller, you may find that less cooking time is necessary (see below).
NOTE: Cook a tenderloin with a weight between 1½-2 pounds for 3 minutes (then 12-minute Natural release time). If the tenderloin weighs 1¼ pounds or less, cook it for 1 minute (then 12-minute Natural release time)
The Instant Pot will gradually begin to heat and build pressure inside (about 10 minutes). Once it has reached full pressure, the pressure gauge on top of the machine will pop up, and the cooking program timer will begin.
Once The Pork Tenderloin Is Done Cooking
When done, let the pressure release NATURALLY (do nothing) for 12 minutes. The timer on the Instant Pot will begin counting the time and will show it on the display panel.
Once the internal pressure has been fully released, the pressure gauge (on top) will drop down, indicating it is now safe to open the lid.
Check the internal temperature of the pork using an instant-read digital thermometer. It should have a safe internal temperature of 145°F. (See below for instructions on what to do if the meat is at least 10 degrees or more below 145°F).
If you find it needs only a little more heat to reach 145°F, re-lock the lid and let the meat rest for 2-3 minutes in the residual heat remaining inside the Instant Pot. Unlock the lid and check the temp again.
What If Pork Hasn’t Reached The Correct Temperature?
NOTE: If the meat (after cooking and Natural 12-minute release) is more than 10 degrees less than 145°F., re-lock the lid and cook the meat for one more minute on HIGH PRESSURE, then do a quick release.of the remaining pressure.
Try not to over-cook the pork because that can make it dry! Transfer the pork tenderloin onto a plate, cover it tightly with foil, and let the meat rest for about 8-10 minutes.
Make The Gravy
While the meat rests, make the gravy using the liquid remaining in the Instant Pot. First, press the CANCEL button, then press the SAUTÉ button.
Whisk together 2 Tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 Tablespoon of water until it is lump-free. This is called a “slurry”, and it is used to thicken the broth.
Pour the slurry into the hot broth, and bring this liquid mixture to a simmer, stirring it often with a wooden spoon until it begins to thicken slightly.
Press the CANCEL button to turn off the heat and continue to stir as this gravy thickens. Once done, it is time to serve the Instant Pot pork tenderloin and gravy!
Serve The Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin And Gravy
Unwrap the pork tenderloin and place it on a cutting board. Cut it into ½” slices and then transfer those slices to a serving platter (shown below).
Spoon the hot gravy over the top, making sure each slice is covered with the hot gravy. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired and serve immediately.
My husband and I enjoyed the Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin and Gravy served with peas and homemade Duchess Potatoes on the side. It was a wonderful meal!
I hope you have the opportunity to make this delicious Instant Pot recipe and trust you and those you love will enjoy it, too! It’s DELICIOUS!
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- Instant Pot Pork Carnitas
- Instant Pot Green Beans
- Butter Chicken (Instant Pot)
- Instant Pot Rice Pudding
- Instant Pot Cornbread
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Original recipe source: Erin Clarke (wellplated.com): Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
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Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin (and gravy) is a delicious dish that serves 4! Juicy pork slices are drizzled with a maple syrup and Dijon gravy.
- 1½ pounds pork tenderloin 1½ - 2 pounds can be used
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil ** **DIVIDED USE
- 2 teaspoons dried crushed rosemary
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup (or honey)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons water
In a small bowl, whisk garlic powder, rosemary, thyme, onion powder, salt and pepper until combined. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk chicken broth, soy sauce, maple syrup (or honey) and Dijon together until smooth.
Pat tenderloin dry. Cut away (and discard) silver skin on the meat. Brush or rub all sides of the pork with ½ Tablespoon. olive oil. Season all sides of the pork with spice mix, pressing them into the meat to adhere.
Press SAUTÉ button; let Instant Pot heat for 1 minute. Add ½ Tablespoon of olive oil; let it get hot. Add tenderloin; sauté on all sides until browned Do NOT cook it all the way through! Transfer pork to a plate; let it rest.
Put broth, soy sauce, maple syrup and Dijon into the Instant Pot. Instant Pot should still be on SAUTÉ setting. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pot often to deglaze it as it cooks. Continue until no browned bits are left stuck to the bottom of the pot (to avoid the BURN warning later).
Press CANCEL button. Put the tenderloin back in the Instant Pot. If needed, curve the meat slightly in the pot to help it fit. Lock the lid in place. Flip the toggle switch to SEALING. Press MANUAL (High pressure) button; set cook timer for 4 minutes. It should take about 10 minutes to reach full pressure (gauge will pop up) and the cooking program begins. (See NOTE section below cook time for smaller tenderloins).
When done, let pressure release NATURALLY (do nothing) for 12 minutes. Once the internal pressure has been fully released, the pressure gauge (on top) will drop down, indicating it is safe to open the lid. Check the internal temperature of the tenderloin using a digital thermometer. It should be 145°F. If you find it needs just a tiny bit more time to reach 145℉, re-lock the lid; let it "rest" for 2-3 minutes in the residual heat remaining inside the Instant Pot. Check the temp again. Try not to over-cook the pork because that makes it dry! Transfer the pork tenderloin onto a plate, cover tightly with foil; let meat rest for 7-8 minutes.
While meat rests, make gravy with liquid remaining in the Instant Pot. Press CANCEL button, then press SAUTÉ button. Whisk 2 Tablespoons cornstarch and 2 Tablespoon of water until smooth. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the hot broth. Heat liquid to a simmer, stirring often with a wooden spoon until it begins to thicken. Press CANCEL button to turn off heat; continue to stir until a thickened gravy forms.
Place tenderloin on a cutting board. Cut it into ½" slices, transfer slices to a serving platter. Spoon gravy over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional). Serve immediately.
NOTE: If tenderloin weighs 1¼ pounds or less, cook it for only 1 minute (then do the regular 12-minute Natural release time)
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