This is one of those recipe that’s perfect for showing off what that fancy new Instant Pot can do. All the steps are done in one pot, it uses simple ingredients, and the results are absolutely divine.
Make Sure it Says Pork Tenderloin
Make sure the package specifically says pork tenderloin. There are similar cuts labeled pork loin, pork loin filet, etc. Those are NOT pork tenderloin and will require different cooking times. Pork tenderloin is long, slender, and generally weighs ¾ lb. to 1 ¼ lb. Sometimes they come in packages of two. Pork tenderloin is the premium of all the pork cuts. It’s very lean and very tender.
Easy Preparation
I love recipes that are easy and can be thrown together quickly. This is definitely one of those recipes. Our pork tenderloin will be cut in half (crosswise – making 2 shorter cuts) and seasoned with garlic powder, minced garlic, Italian blend seasoning, salt and pepper. That’s it! I like to take the pork tenderloin out of the fridge about 30 minutes prior to making it so it’s not super cold when it hits the heat.
With our meat seasoned, it’s time to sear it. With the Instant Pot on saute mode, place the seasoned pork tenderloin pieces in and sear each side for a couple of minutes. When all sides are nice and browned, remove the meat to a plate and pour in the chicken broth. Then use a wooden spoon to deglaze the bottom of the pot. This is the process of simply scraping all the cooked on bits off the bottom. There’s a ton of flavor here and it becomes an important part of our recipe.
Pressure Cook for 3 Minutes
Secure the lid, make sure the vent is set to “sealing” and pressure cook on high pressure for 3 minutes. You read that right, only 3 minutes. The cooking process actually starts while the Instant Pot is building pressure. After the 3 minutes of pressure cooking is done, we need to let the pressure naturally release for at least 10 minutes. So while the actual pressure cook time is 3 minutes, the meat will spend about 20-25 minutes in the Instant Pot for the whole process.
Let it Rest and Make Gravy
When the pressure is released and the pin drops, carefully remove the lid and remove the pork to a plate and let it rest. Meanwhile, press cancel on your Instant Pot, then press “saute”. Slowly pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer. After 5 minutes, press cancel, and let the gravy thicken. In a cup, mix 1 tablespoon of cold water with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and slowly pour that slurry mix into the gravy to further thicken it.
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