Published 7/28/2023 It’s not your typical dry, stringy pork tenderloin; instead, it’s tender, juicy, and served with an incredible gravy that sets it apart from all other recipes. This Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin is one of my family’s favorite dinner recipes. It’s a complete meal thanks to the potatoes and gravy cooked right there with the pork. Plus, I love that it’s a leaner cut of meat, yet doesn’t come out super dry. PS: The secret to this recipe is the gravy. It’s savory, slightly sweet, and has just the right amount of salt.
What is in this Instant Pot pork tenderloin recipe?
This recipe includes a 3 lb. pork tenderloin, a savory pork dry rub made from brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. It’s cooked with olive oil, chicken broth, white onion, garlic, and potatoes. The gravy is made from the cooking juices, Worcestershire sauce, and cornstarch.
How long to cook pork tenderloin in Instant Pot?
A 3 lb. pork tenderloin will take around 15 minutes in the Instant Pot with a quick release.
Don’t Forget the Vegetables
We paired this Instant Pot pork tenderloin with potatoes because you just can’t go wrong with potatoes. All you have to do is chop the potatoes and toss them in a little chili powder and garlic powder. We tested both russet potatoes and sweet potatoes and here’s what we found:
sweet potatoes cook faster and only need about 2 minutes. russet potatoes don’t soften as fast and will need to cook for around 4 minutes.
The Gravy is OUT OF THIS WORLD
What makes this the best pork tenderloin Instant Pot recipe? THE GRAVY. If you use sweet potatoes, cook the pork tenderloin for 17 minutes and then add the sweet potatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Russet Potatoes If you’re using russet potatoes, cook the pork tenderloin for 15 minutes and then add russet potatoes and cook for an additional 4 minutes. If you decide to use no potatoes at all, simply cook the pork tenderloin for a full 19 minutes! After your pork and potatoes are cooked to perfection remove them from your pressure cooker and prepare the gravy! It’s similar to our Slow Cooker Pork Roast gravy and I know you’ll love it. You guys, this gravy is AMAZING. It’s savory and slightly sweet and has just the right amount of salt. To prepare it, turn the sauté function on the Instant Pot and whisk in the Worcestershire sauce and then continue whisking in the cornstarch. The heat is from the saute feature is what activates the cornstarch to thicken, so keep un whisking until it bubbles! Remove gravy from the heat and serve it over the pork and potatoes!
Serving Suggestions
This Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin is perfect served with the gravy and potatoes it cooked with. I’ve eaten it next to a simple side salad such as our garden salad. For dessert, try our chocolate protein ice cream!
Leftover Ideas
Make a pork sandwich. Slice the pork tenderloin up and have it on a sandwich with your favorite cheese, mayo, and other sandwich fixings. Check out our Instant Pot pulled pork for more inspo. Add it to a salad. Chop the leftover pork tenderloin up into chunks and serve it over greens or lettuce like romaine. Make it into a stir fry. Heat up a pan and sauté carrots, snow peas, fresh ginger, and onion. Add a teaspoon or 2 of soy sauce to taste and then add chopped-up pork tenderloin. Cook until warm and then serve over rice.
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